Amherst School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 7–11Mixed
Witches Lane, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, TN13 2AX
Headteacher · Mr Andrew Reid
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Key facts
Pupils385Capacity 384
OfstedGoodInspected 10 May 2022
TrustAmherst School (ACADEMY) Trust
Free school meals8.8%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 10 May 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 3 applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Kent council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in KentNearby schools for the same ages
- Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.8 mi
- Dunton Green Primary School1.0 mi
- Sevenoaks Primary School1.1 mi
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks1.3 mi
- Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks1.5 mi