About our school

Chevening (St Botolph's) CE Primary School is a high performing and popular school, approximately two miles outside Sevenoaks and, we welcome 30 Class R entrants each year. For most years, our intake stretches beyond the church elements of our Admissions over-subscription criteria, to children who are admitted on the basis of the distance from their home address to the school. The idea that you are not able to get a space unless you attend the local church simply isn't true for most years, so we would encourage all prospective parents to apply if they think this is the right school for their child. At Chevening, there are seven single-age classes of thirty children aged between 4 and 11. We are part of the Sevenoaks Primary Partnership, which enables Governors, Staff and children to benefit from shared opportunities to work and learn together. The original school building is Victorian, with an aesthetically sympathetic extension built in 1988. A computer suite was added and a new classroom block for Key Stage 2 (KS2) was completed in 2004. Recent additions include an extension to the Key Stage 2 classroom block, a new entrance to the main building, a library, a music room and a new kitchen for the children. The buildings are set in beautiful grounds which have been further enhanced by a Reflective Garden which was opened in June 2014. The children have the benefit of a good sized heated open air swimming pool on site (upgraded in 2019), large playing fields and an active play area. The school enjoys a good reputation with local Secondary Schools and also with Independent Schools. At the age of 11, children transfer to approximately 10-15 different schools. A good proportion of children transfer from Chevening (St Botolph’s) CE Primary School to grammar schools or independent schools.

Leavers’ presentation

We aim to serve our community by providing an excellent education in the context of Christian belief and practice. We promote Christian values and spiritual development through the experiences we offer to all of our pupils and encourage an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith.

Recognising the historic foundation of Chevening (St Botolph's) CE Primary School, we preserve and promote the school’s Christian character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England, working in partnership with St Botolph’s Parish Church, other local churches and the Rochester Diocese. We enjoy regular term-time services at St Botolph’s, as well as other opportunities to explore faith and service in the local community.

Leavers’ Service

Our Aims

“We must provide the best to ensure our pupils can achieve their best”

Children are at the heart of our school family. All the adults in the school unite to give our children the very best education; academically, morally, socially, physically and spiritually. Each child is highly valued and will be nurtured, encouraged and supported, so that their full and rounded potential can be realised. We seek to develop our children’s love and enthusiasm for learning by encouraging them to: enjoy challenge in their learning prepared to take risks and themselves. and be stretch

develop their creativity, physical abilities and aesthetic awareness through a broad, balanced and rich curriculum.

develop their personal, social and moral values and their understanding of the Christian faith.

develop their awareness, understanding and respect for the diverse culture in which they live.