Amherst School Catchment Area
Amherst School is a academy converter primary school in Sevenoaks, Kent , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 376 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
376
Pupils
384
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Amherst School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Amherst School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Amherst School — School Information
- Full address
- Witches Lane, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AX
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136499
Other Primary Schools in Sevenoaks
If Amherst School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sevenoaks are the next closest alternatives.
Dunton Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN13 2UP
Kemsing Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN15 6PU
Otford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN14 5PG
Weald Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN14 6PY
Plaxtol Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN15 0QD
Sevenoaks Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN13 3LB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Amherst School
Is Amherst School oversubscribed? ▾
Amherst School is operating close to its capacity of 384 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Amherst School? ▾
Admission to Amherst School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Amherst School cover? ▾
Amherst School is a primary school in Sevenoaks, Kent, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Amherst School? ▾
Amherst School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.