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Otford Primary School

Sevenoaks, TN14 5PGPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,741
of 13,686 nationally

About Otford Primary School

Otford Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 41 first-preference applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.27. That means more than three families wanted each spot, and the school made 30 offers to first-preference applicants. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This marks a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2011, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. The ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, suggesting steady progress under headteacher Helen Roberts.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Street, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN14 5PG
HeadteacherHelen Roberts
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils279
Free School Meals (FSM)16.1%
School Capacity279 / 300 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest SchoolICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersTennisNetballCricketDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: otford.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Otford Primary School

Otford 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.