How many pupils does Amherst School have?

Amherst School has 376 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Amherst School's Ofsted rating?

Amherst School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022).

Is Amherst School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Amherst School is part of AMHERST SCHOOL (ACADEMY) TRUST.

Where is Amherst School?

Amherst School is located at Witches Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AX.

Amherst School

Witches Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AX

Good

Inspected 10 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

78%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

376

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Amherst School

Amherst School is an academy converter in Sevenoaks, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 376 pupils on roll. It is part of AMHERST SCHOOL (ACADEMY) TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 376 / 384 (98%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 May 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.8%

Free school meals

8.3%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

9.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%

Expected standard (RWM)

22%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.3%

Overall absence

3.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.43

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

22.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

13.57

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

£49,622

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,381 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,872

Spend per pupil

£6,867

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Witches Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AX
Phone: 01732452577
Headteacher: Andrew Reid
Website: http://www.amherst.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Amherst School?: Amherst School is an academy converter in Sevenoaks, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Amherst School have?: Amherst School has 376 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Amherst School's Ofsted rating?: Amherst School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022).
How does Amherst School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 78% of pupils at Amherst School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Amherst School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Amherst School is part of AMHERST SCHOOL (ACADEMY) TRUST.
Where is Amherst School?: Amherst School is located at Witches Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AX.

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