Best 3 Primary schools in Sevenoaks – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield (Primary) in Longfield; Leigh Academy Hartley (Primary) in Longfield; Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks (Primary) in Sevenoaks — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield, Leigh Academy Hartley and Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Longfield, Kent and Sevenoaks, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,100, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; spread across trusts such as Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership and Leigh Academies Trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield DA3 8BL	Leigh Academy Hartley DA3 8BT	Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks TN13 3RW
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Longfield Kent DA3 8BL	Longfield Kent DA3 8BT	Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3RW
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Sep 2024	1 22 Nov 2023	1 10 Jul 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	218	420	436
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership	Leigh Academies Trust	Kent (886)
Website	www.ourladyhartley.kent.sch.uk	www.leighacademyhartley.org.uk	www.ladyboswells.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01474706385	01474702742	01732452851
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

DA3 8BL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Longfield
Kent
DA3 8BL
Ofsted: 1 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Website: www.ourladyhartley.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01474706385

Leigh Academy Hartley

DA3 8BT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Longfield
Kent
DA3 8BT
Ofsted: 1 22 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leigh Academies Trust
Website: www.leighacademyhartley.org.uk
Telephone: 01474702742

Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks

TN13 3RW

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 3RW
Ofsted: 1 10 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.ladyboswells.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01732452851

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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