Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Sevenoaks for ages 5 to 11.

Daily practice for Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School pupils

Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.

Short inspection, June 2025.

Overall effectiveness: Chevening, St Botolph’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.
Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Inspectors found that pupils' behaviour is typically calm in classrooms and around the school, helping pupils feel safe and happy.
Inspectors found that the school's phonics teaching is systematic and that staff identify and support pupils who have gaps in reading knowledge.
The report says the school must ensure all staff can precisely check, identify and address gaps in knowledge in a few curriculum areas.

Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The school's values are compassion, courage, faith, forgiveness, honesty, love, perseverance and respect.
The school has a large field, an outdoor swimming pool, a Forest School area and a large playground.
The school's vision is to be a place of nurture and growth for every child, our school family and the wider world.
The school has a dedicated Music Room used for instrumental lessons and choir rehearsals.

KS2 children learning instruments can join the Chevening Orchestra, which rehearses in school time.
Teams are formed through the year for Netball, Football, Rugby, Hockey and Swimming.
Swimming takes place in the school's outdoor pool, which dates back to the 1930s, with swimming in Term 6 for all children.

The school admits up to 30 children each year into its Reception class.
To apply for Reception you need to complete a KCC application form and, if you are a regular Church attendee, a Supplementary Information Form.

Open mornings for Reception entry in September 2027 run from 9.30am to 10.45am on set dates in November, December and January.
Open morning dates for September 2027 entry are 9th, 18th and 27th November 2026, 2nd December 2026 and 6th and 11th January 2027.

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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 118715. Checked 9 November 2026.

For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.