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Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Sevenoaks, DA3 8NAPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

102

Pupils

3.2x

Demand

About Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 102 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 105 places).

Ofsted has rated Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mandy Bridges, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 591st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 38 in Sevenoaks.

Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 15 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressValley Road, LONGFIELD, Sevenoaks, DA3 8NA
HeadteacherMandy Bridges
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils102
Free School Meals (FSM)9.8%
School Capacity102 / 105 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (22 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Declined
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)

591st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

80th of 2,034

In South East

Top 5%

2nd of 38

In Sevenoaks

Top 10%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

87%

Expected Standard

13%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:87%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:87%
Higher:47%
MathsAvg Score: 109
Expected:93%
Higher:40%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -6%

'22/23

93%

'23/24

87%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
Art StudiosForest SchoolDining HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballDanceCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

15

Applications

48

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

17 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01474702312fawkhamschool.com

Valley Road, LONGFIELD

Sevenoaks, DA3 8NA

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Valley Road, LONGFIELD

Sevenoaks, DA3 8NA

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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