Bishop Chavasse Primary School

About Bishop Chavasse Primary School

Bishop Chavasse Primary School is a free school in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 362 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

362 / 420 (86%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 July 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB

Phone

01732676040

Head Teacher

Becks Hood

Website

www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishop Chavasse Primary School?

Bishop Chavasse Primary School is a free school in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Bishop Chavasse Primary School have?

Bishop Chavasse Primary School has 362 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bishop Chavasse Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Chavasse Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022).

How does Bishop Chavasse Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Bishop Chavasse Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bishop Chavasse Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bishop Chavasse Primary School is part of THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Bishop Chavasse Primary School?

Bishop Chavasse Primary School is located at 2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB.