Borough Green Primary School
School Approach, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JZ
Pupils
235
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
235
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Jackson
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Borough Green Primary School
Based in Borough Green, near Sevenoaks, Borough Green Primary School is a primary school for children aged 4 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 235 pupils. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mrs Karen Jackson.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Borough Green Primary School Good at its inspection on 6 March 2024. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At key stage 2, 30% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 93.0% (absence 7.0%) (2024/25). Around 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Borough Green Primary School
You apply for a place at Borough Green Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Borough Green Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. Named areas of need it supports include Autism. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
Borough Green Primary School offers an on-site nursery, a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Borough Green Primary School contact details and location
Borough Green Primary School is at School Approach, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8JZ. The school office can be reached on 01732 883459. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 06/03/2024
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Borough Green Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Borough Green Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Borough Green Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerBorough Green Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Borough Green Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
Specialisms
- Autism
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Borough Green Primary School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Borough Green Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Borough Green Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Borough Green Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Borough Green Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Borough Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Borough Green Primary School Good at its inspection on 6 March 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Borough Green Primary School offer?
Borough Green Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. Named areas of need include Autism. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Borough Green Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Borough Green Primary School offers a nursery, a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Borough Green Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Borough Green Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Borough Green Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Borough Green Primary School is at School Approach, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8JZ. The office number is 01732 883459. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Borough Green Primary School and what ages does it take?
Borough Green Primary School has around 235 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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