St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks
89%
Capacity
214
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sevenoaks community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Geraldine Leahy, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1146th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 38 in Sevenoaks.
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (99 responses).
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 Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, St Thomas' Catholic 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | South Park, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN13 1EH |
| Headteacher | Geraldine Leahy |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 240 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1146th of 13,686
Nationally
148th of 2,034
In South East
4th of 38
In Sevenoaks
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
99 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South Park, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, TN13 1EH
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