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Amherst School

Sevenoaks, TN13 2AXPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1460 of 13,686 nationally

About Amherst School

Amherst School is a popular choice among Sevenoaks families, with 376 pupils on roll and a school capacity of 384, meaning it is very close to full. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, its oversubscription ratio is effectively 98% of capacity filled, which signals strong local demand. The headteacher, Andrew Reid, leads a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and the school is mixed and non-religious. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with two standout areas graded Outstanding: personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. This suggests a school where children feel safe and well-supported, and where conduct is taken seriously. The previous inspection in 2015 also rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management rated Outstanding at that time, so the school has maintained a strong reputation over successive inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWitches Lane, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AX
HeadteacherAndrew Reid
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils376
Free School Meals (FSM)7.7%
School Capacity376 / 384 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketTennisAthleticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amherst School

Amherst School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.