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Riverhead Infants' School

Sevenoaks, TN13 2ASPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
104 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Riverhead Infants' School

Riverhead Infants' School is a state primary in Sevenoaks, Kent, for children aged 5 to 7, and it is currently running very close to its full capacity of 270 pupils with 263 on roll. The school serves a relatively affluent local area, reflected in its low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at just 3%, compared with the national average of around 23% for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 205 applications for 90 total places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.28 applicants per place. Of those, 104 were first-preference applications, and 89 first-preference offers were made, meaning most families who put it first were successful, but competition remains noticeable. This intake data suggests a school that is well-regarded locally and where securing a place requires early planning, particularly given its single-form entry structure for this age group.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWorships Hill, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AS
HeadteacherAndrew King
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils263
Free School Meals (FSM)3.0%
School Capacity263 / 270 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsCross CountryRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:50-08:50

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

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Riverhead Infants' School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.