St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sevenoaks community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Miles, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5543rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 38 in Sevenoaks.
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks 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 | Bayham Road, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN13 3XD |
| Headteacher | Karen Miles |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5543rd of 13,686
Nationally
777th of 2,034
In South East
19th of 38
In Sevenoaks
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
67%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
98
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks
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Contact Information
Bayham Road, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, TN13 3XD
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