Witches Lane, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2AX
10 simple reasons to choose Amherst School
State junior school (academy converter) in Riverhead, Sevenoaks.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Amherst School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Sevenoaks and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 28.8 pupils per class and 24.2 pupils per teacher.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in table tennis.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and two instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Amherst School
Independent Prep Schools
The Granville School (1.6 miles); Walthamstow Hall Junior School (2 miles); The New Beacon School (2.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles); Sevenoaks Primary School (1.9 miles); St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks (2.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Walthamstow Hall (2.3 miles); Radnor House, Sevenoaks (Combe Bank School) (2.3 miles); Sevenoaks School (2.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (7.3 miles); Newstead Wood School (8.8 miles); Darrick Wood School (9.4 miles).