St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
84%
Capacity
177
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sevenoaks community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah-Jane Tormey & Xanthe Veneziani, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6104th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 38 in Sevenoaks.
St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 20 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Football, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Drama, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | Main Road, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN14 7LS |
| Headteacher | Sarah-Jane Tormey & Xanthe Veneziani |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.5% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 210 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6104th of 13,686
Nationally
863rd of 2,034
In South East
22nd of 38
In Sevenoaks
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
65%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Main Road, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, TN14 7LS
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Opening Hours
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