Otford Primary School

About Otford Primary School

Otford Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sevenoaks community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 279 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 300 places).

Ofsted has rated Otford Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Roberts, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5741st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 38 in Sevenoaks.

Otford Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 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 Otford Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Forest School, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Tennis, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, Otford 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.

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