Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a small village primary in Sevenoaks, with just 69 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105. That means the school is running at roughly two-thirds full, which is unusual for a popular area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 58%, significantly above the national average of around 23% and well above the Kent average. This suggests the school serves a community with higher-than-typical levels of disadvantage. Despite the spare capacity, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 28 applications for 15 places, with 14 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.87 means nearly two families compete for every place, and all first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The school is Church of England, though the data doesn't specify whether faith criteria apply in admissions.

Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 rated it Good across all five categories, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. At Key Stage 2, results are mixed. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 21%, well below the local authority average of 63%. Reading scores were stronger, with 43% reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 99, while maths saw 21% at expected and an average score of 97. No pupils achieved the higher standard in reading or writing, and just 7% did so in maths. The school ranks 38th out of 38 primary schools in Sevenoaks on the KS2 combined measure, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. Progress scores are not available, so it's unclear how much value the school adds relative to starting points.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including a sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room, forest school, music rooms and a chapel. Sports provision covers athletics, netball, tennis, cricket, dance, football and rounders, with clubs extending to coding, choir, science, eco and drama. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate to profound learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a potentially strong fit for families whose children need additional support in a small, church-affiliated setting. The school is oversubscribed but not impossibly so, and with no nursery provision, entry is at reception. It will suit parents prioritising a close-knit, inclusive environment over headline exam results, particularly those in the local area who value the Church of England character.

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