St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School
Fawkham Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Sevenoaks for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 19th of 21 primary schools in Sevenoaks. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 November 2018, report published 9 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 April 2024
Pupils delight in attending this welcoming school. The staff are friendly, caring and supportive of pupils and families. Pupils form very positive relationships with one another. Older pupils look after younger pupils and show a genuine care for their wellbeing. Pupils learn about the school's values and live out the school's moto to 'shine their light'. Pupils enjoy spending time with Eve, the school dog, who helps pupils who feel anxious to settle well. They delight in caring for the school's three guinea pigs. The school is keen for its pupils to achieve well. Pupils study a broad and interesting curriculum that inspires them to learn. They learn sign language when singing songs and celebrate festivals at the local church. They enjoy spending time in the library area, create detailed artwork in the art room and develop their teamwork in the forest school. As a result, pupils develop their knowledge and understanding well. Pupils behave well. They know the school rules and follow them with pride. They are respectful to adults and to their friends. As one pupil said, 'the teachers have patience and always sort things out fairly.'
What the school should improve
- Teachers' adaptive strategies aimed at supporting pupils are not yet fully implemented. This means that not all pupils with SEND achieve as well as they could. The school needs to continue to embed strategies so that all pupils reach the ambitious end points across the school's curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
197 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ash Green Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Kemsing Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Prep School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Benjamin Hulme
- Phone
- 01474853484
- Address
- Fawkham Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6JP
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 130948
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.