Amherst School
URN: 118281 • Sevenoaks TN13 2AX
Overview
- Name
- Amherst School
- URN
- 118281
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Pd Wiltshire (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Witches Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 2AX
Summary
Amherst School is a mixed community primary school located in Sevenoaks, Kent, with a capacity for 360 pupils. The school prioritises creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. It operates on six core values: Trust, Kindness, Determination, Politeness, Fairness, and Cooperation, which guide both student behaviour and the school’s ethos.
The curriculum at Amherst is designed to inspire every pupil, with a focus on fostering positive relationships and encouraging open communication between students and staff. The school implements a bespoke PSHE curriculum that aligns with its values, promoting good behaviour through various recognition systems, including House Points and awards.
Amherst School has experienced high demand for places, particularly in Year 3, and follows specific admission criteria prioritising looked after children and those with existing family connections to the school. The school community actively engages with parents through events and meetings, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that supports student development.
The curriculum at Amherst is designed to inspire every pupil, with a focus on fostering positive relationships and encouraging open communication between students and staff. The school implements a bespoke PSHE curriculum that aligns with its values, promoting good behaviour through various recognition systems, including House Points and awards.
Amherst School has experienced high demand for places, particularly in Year 3, and follows specific admission criteria prioritising looked after children and those with existing family connections to the school. The school community actively engages with parents through events and meetings, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that supports student development.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 360 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 360 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 360 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 360 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 360 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 360 |
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