St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
106%
Capacity
111
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 111 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Benjamin Hulme, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6813th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 38 in Sevenoaks.
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 15 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 85% recommending the school (59 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Eco Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | School Lane, Swanley Village, Sevenoaks, BR8 7PJ |
| Headteacher | Benjamin Hulme |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 111 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.9% |
| School Capacity | 111 / 105 (106% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6813th of 13,686
Nationally
957th of 2,034
In South East
23rd of 38
In Sevenoaks
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
59 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
81
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
School Lane, Swanley Village
Sevenoaks, BR8 7PJ
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