Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
92%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sevenoaks community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Minnis, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6998th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 38 in Sevenoaks.
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 28 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (107 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Drama, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chevening Road, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN13 2SA |
| Headteacher | Karen Minnis |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.7% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
6998th of 13,686
Nationally
982nd of 2,034
In South East
24th of 38
In Sevenoaks
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
107 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Chevening Road, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, TN13 2SA
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