Seal CofE Primary School
Zambra Way, Sevenoaks, TN15 0DJ
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
320
Headteacher
Mr Adam Woodward
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
About Seal CofE Primary School
Seal CofE Primary School is a primary school in Seal, near Sevenoaks for children aged 2 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 320 pupils are on roll. On our figures that is the typical size for a primary school in Sevenoaks. The school has a Church of England character. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mr Adam Woodward.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Seal CofE Primary School Good at its inspection on 20 January 2022. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
Around 26% 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 Seal CofE Primary School
You apply for a place at Seal CofE 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
Seal CofE Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
Seal CofE Primary School offers an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Seal CofE Primary School contact details and location
Seal CofE Primary School is at Zambra Way, Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0DJ. The school office can be reached on 01732 762388. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Seal CofE Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Seal CofE 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. As a Church of England school, faith-based criteria may apply in oversubscription - a supplementary information form is usually required.
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 Seal CofE 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 offerSeal CofE Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
Not published
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Not published
Free school meals
SEND support at Seal CofE Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Seal CofE Primary School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Seal CofE Primary School term dates: Seal CofE Primary School term dates
Autumn 1
1 Sep to 23 Oct
Autumn 2
Autumn term 2: 2 Nov to 18 Dec
Spring 1
Spring term 1: 4 Jan to 12 Feb
Spring 2
Spring term 2: 22 Feb to 25 Mar
Summer 1
Summer term 1: 12 Apr to 28 May
Summer 2
Summer term 2: 7 Jun to 21 Jul
Seal CofE Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Seal CofE Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Seal CofE Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Seal CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Seal CofE Primary School Good at its inspection on 20 January 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Seal CofE Primary School offer?
Seal CofE Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Seal CofE Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Seal CofE Primary School offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Seal CofE Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Seal CofE 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 Seal CofE Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Seal CofE Primary School is at Zambra Way, Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0DJ. The office number is 01732 762388. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Seal CofE Primary School and what ages does it take?
Seal CofE Primary School has around 320 pupils on roll and covers ages 2 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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