Sedley's Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
99
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Sedley's Church of England Primary School
Sedley's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dartford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 99 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Sedley's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher T Handley, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3334th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 26 in Dartford.
Sedley's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 14 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sedley's Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dartford, Sedley's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Gravesend, Dartford, DA13 9NR |
| Headteacher | T Handley |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.1% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 105 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3334th of 13,686
Nationally
449th of 2,034
In South East
11th of 26
In Dartford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
73%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Gravesend
Dartford, DA13 9NR
Journey to School
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