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39 schools in Sevenoaks, Kent. 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See them on the map, or open any school for admissions, results and contact details.

39 Total
30 Primary
7 Secondary
0 Grammar
11 Independent

About schools in Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks has 39 schools listed on Schools in Kent, across every stage of a child's education, from nursery and reception through to sixth form. Families here can choose between 30 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 11 independent schools and 4 schools with dedicated SEND provision such as a specialist setting, SEN unit or resourced provision, giving parents genuine flexibility whether they are moving to the area or simply weighing up next steps. Many schools in Sevenoaks publish SEND information. Support varies by school, so check each school's SEND section and speak to the SENCO about your child's needs. Ofsted currently rates 77% of inspected schools in Sevenoaks as Good or Outstanding, including 5 judged Outstanding.

Local highlights include Halstead Primary School, Ightham Primary School and Lady Boswell's CofE Primary School. You will also find 7 schools with a sixth form and 2 with boarding places within Sevenoaks, which is useful if you are planning for the longer term. Use the interactive map to see catchment areas at a glance, filter by phase, or open any school for admissions, results, term dates, contact details and the latest Ofsted or ISI report. Every entry is independent and free to browse.

What parents should know about Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks has one of the strongest independent sectors in the county alongside its state schools, and it sits close enough to the Greater London boundary that many families weigh up schools in Bromley and Sutton as well. That makes shortlists here unusually wide, and unusually competitive.

The surrounding villages, from Otford and Kemsing through to Riverhead, Dunton Green and Seal, feed into the town. Distance measurements are often decisive at the popular primaries, and because the area is hilly and the lanes are narrow, the walking route can differ sharply from the driving route.

Primary schools (30)

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Secondary schools (7)

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Special schools and SEND provision (2)

Independent schools (11)

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Parent FAQs

How many schools are there in Sevenoaks?

There are 39 schools in Sevenoaks covering 30 primary, 7 secondary and 11 independent.

Which are the best-rated schools in Sevenoaks?

Ofsted has judged 5 schools in Sevenoaks as Outstanding: Halstead Primary School, Ightham Primary School, Lady Boswell's CofE Primary School, St Thomas Catholic Primary School and Weald Primary School. Around 77% of inspected schools are rated Good or Outstanding overall.

Are there grammar schools in Sevenoaks?

Sevenoaks itself does not have a selective grammar school listed, but families in the area often apply to grammar schools in nearby towns via the Kent Test.

How do school catchment areas work in Sevenoaks?

Kent County Council does not use strict catchment areas for most community schools. Distance from home to the school is one of several oversubscription criteria, alongside siblings, looked-after status and, for faith schools, religious criteria. Always check each school's individual admissions policy.

Can I compare schools in Sevenoaks side by side?

Yes. Tap "Add to compare" on any school card to line up Ofsted ratings, results, pupil numbers, admissions and facilities on our compare page.

Do Sevenoaks families apply to London schools?

Some do. Sevenoaks is close to the Bromley boundary and within reach of selective schools in outer London boroughs, which run their own tests on their own timetables. If you are considering that route, check each borough's registration dates separately, as they rarely line up with the Kent Test.

Is there grammar school provision in Sevenoaks?

Sevenoaks has selective provision available to local families, and many also travel to grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Entry is through the Kent Test. Given the strong independent sector locally, a lot of Sevenoaks families run state and independent applications in parallel.