Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
198
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Horton Kirby Church of England 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 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 225 places).
Ofsted has rated Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Glenn Pollard, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1625th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 38 in Sevenoaks.
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 27 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
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 Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Eco Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, Horton Kirby Church of England 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 | Horton Road, Dartford, Sevenoaks, DA4 9BN |
| Headteacher | Glenn Pollard |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.7% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 225 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1625th of 13,686
Nationally
220th of 2,034
In South East
7th of 38
In Sevenoaks
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Horton Road, Dartford
Sevenoaks, DA4 9BN
Journey to School
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