Halstead Community Primary School
19%
Capacity
37
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Halstead Community Primary School
Halstead Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sevenoaks community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 37 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (19% of 195 places).
Ofsted has rated Halstead Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heather Hepworth, it falls under Kent local authority.
Halstead Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 5 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
Halstead Community Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (20 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Halstead Community Primary School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Football, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, Halstead Community 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Otford Lane, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN14 7EA |
| Headteacher | Heather Hepworth |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 37 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.2% |
| School Capacity | 37 / 195 (19% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
20 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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
10
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Otford Lane, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, TN14 7EA
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