Otford Primary School
High Street, Otford, Sevenoaks, TN14 5PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Otford Primary School is a primary school in Sevenoaks for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 15th of 21 primary schools in Sevenoaks. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2013, report published 5 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Pupils and staff embrace the school's values of courage, kindness and curiosity. Pupils are polite and respectful. They feel safe and enjoy coming to school. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that the school has of their achievement. Pupils are interested in their learning and talk about it with pride. Their work is displayed creatively and celebrated throughout the school. Pupils' well-being is a priority. There is a range of pastoral support across the school that pupils can access if they need to. Pupils consider the 'peaceful pod,' the 'listening ear' and the 'nest' to be safe places where they can go to speak to a trusted adult about any worries they may have or to get some help to manage their feelings positively. There is a good range of opportunities for pupils to develop beyond the academic curriculum. For example, pupils learn to play musical instruments, including the keyboard and ukelele. They enjoy forest school sessions. Pupils experience a range of sports and many take part in local competitions. Pupils are proud to represent their school as a 'community ambassador' or a house captain. One parent, reflecting the views of many, commented, 'There is a clear ethos of community, equality and care for each child.'
What the school should improve
- The aims of the ambitious curriculum are not yet realised fully. Consequently, in a few subjects, pupils may not yet achieve as well as they could. The school should continue its work to monitor the implementation of the curriculum to ensure that it is highly effective in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
239 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Otford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell House School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Michael's Prep School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Dunton Green Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Shoreham Village School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kemsing Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Roberts
- Phone
- 01959523145
- Address
- High Street, Otford, Sevenoaks, TN14 5PG
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118279
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.