How many pupils does Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School have?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School has 200 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023).

How does Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is located at Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU.

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School

Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU

Requires Improvement

Inspected 1 November 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

200

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is a community school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 200 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 200 / 210 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

19.6%

Free school meals

18%

EAL

SEN support

9.5%

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)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

8.5%

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.

10.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

19.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -8.0 vs 2023/24

8.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.7 vs 2023/24

£46,823

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,786 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.2

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.2 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.

£7,792

Spend per pupil

£8,426

Income per pupil

40%

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: Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU
Phone: 01892520114
Headteacher: Laura Johnson
Website: https://www.bishops-down.kent.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School?: Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is a community school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School have?: Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School has 200 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?: Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023).
How does Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School?: Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is located at Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU.

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