Best primary schools in Sevenoaks (2026)
Sevenoaks has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks, in the top 3% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 76%, against 62% for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks Sevenoaks · Church of England |
86% | 84% | 16% | Report card | |
2 Top 6% in England |
Amherst School Sevenoaks |
80% | 78% | 22% | Good | |
3 Top 13% in England |
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks Sevenoaks · Roman Catholic |
77% | 89% | 25% | Not judged | |
4 Top 21% in England |
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks Sevenoaks · Church of England |
67% | 63% | 23% | Good | |
5 Top 24% in England |
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sevenoaks · Church of England |
72% | 76% | 14% | Good | |
6 Top 30% in England |
Sevenoaks Primary School Sevenoaks |
66% | 65% | 14% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Sevenoaks?
On exam results over the last three years, Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks is the top-ranked primary school in Sevenoaks, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.