What is Amherst School's Ofsted rating?

Amherst School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/05/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Amherst School a primary or secondary school?

Amherst School is a primary school in Sevenoaks, for ages 7–11.

Where is Amherst School?

Amherst School is in Sevenoaks, TN13 2AX (Kent local authority).

How many pupils attend Amherst School?

Amherst School has around 376 pupils on roll.

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Amherst School

Goodgraded 10/05/2022Ages 7–11376 pupilsDoes not apply

Sevenoaks, TN13 2AX

Kent

Amherst School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Sevenoaks, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 376 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/05/2022, Amherst School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Sevenoaks can view Amherst School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Sevenoaks (TN13 2AX), Amherst School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 10/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Attendance & staffing

Attendance95.7%England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher23.3England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26