SchoolScoresPlatt CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Platinum Way, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8FH
01732 882596 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 October 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sevenoaks comparisons use the 11 of its 23 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sevenoaks | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 19% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 3% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 37%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sevenoaks figures pool parents at the Sevenoaks schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
44% — 18 points below the Kent average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 47 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 21 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.5% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Borough Green Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trottiscliffe CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ightham Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2020, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Offham Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Plaxtol Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Vigo Village School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Platt CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Platt CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 October 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Platt CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Platt CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
75% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Platt CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Platt CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put Platt CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice for 20 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 14 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118728.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.