Tunbridge Wells primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 28% achieve the higher standard—more than three times the England average of 8%, reflecting a high proportion of top performers. St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, Claremont Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, and Langton Green Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 87% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 31 schools serving Tunbridge Wells, families across the town and surrounding villages have access to well-established schools with strong community ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Broadwater Down Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Sacred Heart School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Fordcombe Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Frant Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | The Mead School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Christian | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Tunbridge Wells | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.7/10Excellent |
| #2 | Claremont Primary School, Tunbridge Wells | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Skinners' Kent Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Langton Green Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| N/A | Holmewood House School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Pembury School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Kent College Pembury | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Beechwood School, Tunbridge Wells | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Tunbridge Wells | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.7/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Radnor House Sevenoaks | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Rose Hill School | Independent | Primary | 3-13 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Primary • 3-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Southborough CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #8 | St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #9 | St John's Church of England Primary School, Tunbridge Wells | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #17 | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #18 | St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.6/10Good |
| #21 | Temple Grove Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | The Wells Free School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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