Seal Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks

In its own words: "Jesus said, "What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Seal Church of England Primary School is a place of deep respect and safety. All are truly valued, known and developed. Laughter and joy ripple through the corridors. This brings life-giving hope and purpose to each member of the community. Welcome to Seal Church of England Primary School."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £15 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 12 January 2027, an open evening on Friday 15 January 2027 and an open evening on Thursday 25 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Seal Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 86% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Seal Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Seal Church of England Primary School are St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks (1 mile, Good, 77% reading, 81% maths); Kemsing Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths); Sevenoaks Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 75% maths); and Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks (1.6 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 91% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Seal Church of England Primary School.

Seal Church of England Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Inspire Academy Movement Trust, an academy trust.

6.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 71 pupils (22.4%) received SEN support and 10 (3.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Seal Church of England Primary School had 22 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bat & Ball Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Zambra Way (adjacent), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 20 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

Seal Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Seal Church of England Primary School are Trinity School (0.5 miles) and Knole Academy (1.5 miles).