Seal Church of England Primary School
87%
Capacity
385
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Seal Church of England Primary School
Seal Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sevenoaks community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 385 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 444 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Seal Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suky Tiwana, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2566th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 38 in Sevenoaks.
Seal Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 43 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Seal Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, Seal 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Zambra Way, Seal Primary School, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN15 0DJ |
| Headteacher | Suky Tiwana |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 385 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.3% |
| School Capacity | 385 / 444 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2566th of 13,686
Nationally
347th of 2,034
In South East
10th of 38
In Sevenoaks
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
75%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
116
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Zambra Way, Seal Primary School, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, TN15 0DJ
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