St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Old London Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, TN15 7DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Sevenoaks for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 16th of 21 primary schools in Sevenoaks. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 8 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Pupils are proud to attend this welcoming and friendly school. They appreciate the wide range of clubs and activities on offer. Pupils say that St George's gives them opportunities to try new things, especially different sports. They are excited that following the COVID-19 pandemic, sporting fixtures and trips are in full swing again. For example, some pupils enjoyed taking part in a 'Young Voices' choir performance. Others attend journalism club, where they publish the school magazine. Pupils learn a wide range of practical skills in the well-established forest school. Pupils love the forest school, with one commenting that 'it's a way to experience the wilderness'. Pupils behave well in this calm and orderly school. Right from the start of early years, staff have high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour. Pupils also have high expectations of themselves. They feel safe and enjoy their learning. Leaders prioritise pupils' well-being and the school recently won an award for promoting pupils' well-being and resilience. The school's Christian values underpin daily life. Teachers and pupils trust and respect each other. Pupils are almost always kind to each other. They know that adults will help them if they have any worries.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always choose high-quality texts to read to pupils. This means that not all pupils develop their love of reading effectively. Leaders should ensure that teachers read sufficiently challenging books to pupils, so that pupils increasingly develop a love of reading.
- Teachers do not use mathematical resources consistently well in all classes. This means that some pupils do not grasp certain abstract concepts as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that mathematical resources are used effectively across all year groups.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, despite leaders' efforts to reduce persistent absence. These pupils miss vital learning. Leaders should continue to use the most effective strategies to ensure all pupils attend regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% 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 |
| Vigo Village School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
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
- Mrs Elizabeth Rye
- Phone
- 01732882401
- Address
- Old London Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, TN15 7DL
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118635
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.