Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Platinum Way, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8FHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Sevenoaks for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 20th of 21 primary schools in Sevenoaks. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 October 2015, report published 17 November 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this friendly and caring school. Adults know pupils well. They provide high-quality emotional support which helps pupils to flourish. These warm relationships ensure that pupils feel happy and safe. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils are well mannered and courteous. They follow the school rules of being 'ready, responsible and respectful'. Each Year 6 pupil is linked as a buddy to a child in Reception. Pupils form strong bonds with their buddies. Buddies look after the younger pupils with kindness and care, such as holding their hands when they walk to church. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic success. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve well. Effective systems are in place to support those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils take pride in helping to make the school even better. Members of the newly elected junior leadership team enjoy contributing their ideas. Children in Reception enjoy a bright and well-designed indoor and outside environment. The key stage 1 playground is well equipped to nurture pupils' imaginations. Pupils develop an early love of reading. They say that stories come to life when read by staff sitting in the enormous 'Story Telling Chair'.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not build pupils' foundational skills in writing as well as they could. This means that pupils do not communicate consistently well in writing across the curriculum. The school should ensure that pupils get sufficient opportunities to practise their transcription skills, such as spelling and handwriting, until they are fluent.
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently identify pupils' misconceptions or gaps in their knowledge. This means that they do not always adapt the curriculum to address these gaps. The school needs to ensure that assessment is used effectively to check pupils' knowledge and understanding in all subjects, so that it informs what comes next in their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Green Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ightham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Offham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Hunter
- Phone
- 01732882596
- Address
- Platinum Way, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8FH
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118728
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.