How many pupils does Benenden Church of England Primary School have?

Benenden Church of England Primary School has 210 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Benenden Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

82% of pupils at Benenden Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Benenden Church of England Primary School?

Benenden Church of England Primary School is located at Rolvenden Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN17 4EH.

Benenden Church of England Primary School

Rolvenden Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN17 4EH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

82%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

210

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About Benenden Church of England Primary School

Benenden Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 210 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 210 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

11.7%

Free school meals

1.9%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

5.7%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

82%

Expected standard (RWM)

21%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

9.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

11.53

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

18.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24

8.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£50,551

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£10,164 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.5

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,413

Spend per pupil

£6,232

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Rolvenden Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN17 4EH
Phone: 01580240565
Headteacher: Alison Brook
Website: http://www.benenden-cep.kent.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Benenden Church of England Primary School?: Benenden Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Benenden Church of England Primary School have?: Benenden Church of England Primary School has 210 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Benenden Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 82% of pupils at Benenden Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Benenden Church of England Primary School?: Benenden Church of England Primary School is located at Rolvenden Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN17 4EH.

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