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Plaxtol Primary School

School Lane, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QD
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Plaxtol Primary School
Sevenoaks, TN15 0QD
76 Pupils
109 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.10% FSM %
34 Boys
42 Girls
About Plaxtol Primary School

Plaxtol Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Sevenoaks, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 76 pupils on roll. School capacity: 109. Current headteacher: Claire Rowley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary Constituency Tonbridge
Ward Bourne
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073346
URN 118309
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Shewell Chair of Governors 21/09/2024 26/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Leithead Governor 16/01/2024 15/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth May Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Elizabeth Mayhew Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Nunn Governor 23/05/2023 12/09/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Caroline Phillips Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Rowley Governor 02/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah Shewell Governor 27/09/2022 26/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Stokes Governor 18/11/2025 17/11/2029 Appointed by LA
Mrs Joanne Wingfield Governor 16/01/2024 08/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Maria Wright Governor 26/09/2025 25/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Shipbourne School
1.84 km • Tonbridge
Other
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
3.16 km • Sevenoaks
Other
Ightham Primary School
3.36 km • Sevenoaks
Other
Borough Green Primary School
4.04 km • Sevenoaks
Other
White Rocks Farm
4.07 km • Sevenoaks
Other
Hadlow Rural Community School
4.49 km • Hadlow
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Frequently Asked Questions
Plaxtol Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sevenoaks, Kent.
Plaxtol Primary School has 76 pupils, with a capacity of 109.
Plaxtol Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Plaxtol Primary School is Mrs Claire Rowley.
Plaxtol Primary School is at School Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QD, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Plaxtol Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Plaxtol Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Rowley
School Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QD
01732810200
www.plaxtol.kent.sch.uk/
Location
TN15 0QD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118309
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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