Did you know Kemsing Primary School is located in West End Kemsing? It is in Sevenoaks Kent. The postcode is TN15 6PU. Kemsing Primary School serves children aged 5 to 11. It is a community school for both girls and boys.
Let’s delve into some key facts. The school’s URN is 118277. Its DfE number is 886/2136. The UKPRN is 10069522. Kemsing Primary School is open. It does not have a specific admissions policy. The school’s phone number is 01732761236.
Interesting fact Ofsted no longer provides an overall effectiveness judgement. This started in September 2024. This applies to inspections of state-funded schools. Kemsing Primary School does not have a religious character. It is not associated with a diocese. There are no boarders. Nursery provision is not available. A sixth form is also not available.
The school has a capacity for 210 pupils. Currently 183 pupils attend Kemsing Primary School. The school’s opening date is not recorded. Mr Tom Hardwick is the Headteacher.
A bit of history The reason for opening is not applicable. The closing date is not recorded and the reason for closure is not applicable. No special classes are offered. 29 pupils are eligible for free school meals. This represents 15.8% of the student body. The data was last changed on 16 January 2025.
Kemsing Primary School has a governing body. Rebecca Hamburger is the Chair of Governors. Her term ends on 27 September 2026. Several governors contribute to Kemsing Primary School. Hannah Glover’s term ends on 21 April 2028. Jannine Ravens’ term ends on 23 January 2028. Graham Gee’s term ends on 11 July 2027. Lucy Berks’ term also ends on 11 July 2027. Paul Mayo’s term ends on 1 May 2027. Denise Hart’s term ends on 24 January 2027. Fiona Christmas’ term ends on 22 November 2026. Kirsty Oliver’s term ends on 27 September 2026. Sophie Sutherland’s term ends on 27 September 2026. Stephanie Stephens’ term ends on 27 September 2026. Thomas Hardwick is an ex-officio governor as headteacher.
Kemsing Primary School is in the South East government region. It is located in the Sevenoaks district. The ward is Kemsing. The parliamentary constituency is Sevenoaks. The area is described as a rural town and fringe. The government Statistical Service local authority code is E10000016. The Unique Property Reference Number is 50002002944. The Middle Super Output Area is Sevenoaks 009. The Lower Super Output Area is Sevenoaks 009C.
In 2019 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading writing and maths. Kemsing Primary School was rated as good at its most recent Ofsted inspection. The inspection date was 05/07/2013. A short inspection occurred on 23/03/2017.
The number of teachers is 8.4 FTE. The number of teaching assistants is 6.3 FTE. The mean gross salary of all teachers in 2018/19 was 36807 GBP. Nationally the average was 38369 GBP. In 2017/18 pupils missed 4.1% of half-day sessions. The national average was 4%.