St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
136%
Capacity
286
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 286 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (136% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda McGarrigle, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12550th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 38 in Sevenoaks.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 23 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, St Mary's 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Mary's Road, Swanley, Sevenoaks, BR8 7BU |
| Headteacher | Amanda McGarrigle |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 286 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.8% |
| School Capacity | 286 / 210 (136% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)
12550th of 13,686
Nationally
1863rd of 2,034
In South East
35th of 38
In Sevenoaks
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
39%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
39%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Mary's Road, Swanley
Sevenoaks, BR8 7BU
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