Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 118595 • Gravesend DA13 9NR

Overview

Name
Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
118595
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.9 / 100
Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School building in Gravesend

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
J Rolfe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Church Street, Gravesend DA13 9NR
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Summary

Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Gravesend, Kent, serves a mixed-gender population of 97 pupils, with a capacity of 105. The school is part of the Aletheia Academies Trust, which aims to enhance educational quality and support schools in need of improvement. The ethos of Sedley's is encapsulated in their vision, "Love to Learn, Learn to Love," promoting a caring and supportive environment where children are encouraged to achieve their best.

The curriculum at Sedley's is designed to provide a broad range of learning experiences, allowing pupils to explore various subjects while also engaging in enrichment opportunities. The school places a strong emphasis on pedagogical excellence, focusing on collaborative and mastery learning approaches. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the high expectations set for students, particularly in the Reception class, where careful questioning and interesting activities foster early development.

Community involvement is evident, with parents expressing satisfaction with the school's values and the positive impact on their children's confidence. Sedley's actively participates in events such as athletics tournaments and collaborative activities with other schools in the Trust, reinforcing its commitment to personal and broader development for all students.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
97
Boys
58
Girls
39
FSM %
6.20
Open date
Close date
2022-05-31
Last Ofsted
2021-11-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 97 58 39 105 6.20
2024-09-11 97 58 39 105 6.20
2023-09-11 97 58 39 105 6.20
2022-09-11 97 58 39 105 6.20
2021-09-11 94 49 45 105 5.30
2020-09-11 100 50 50 105 5.00

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