How many pupils does Broomhill Bank School have?

Broomhill Bank School has 392 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Broomhill Bank School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Broomhill Bank School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 8.4 in 2025/26.

Is Broomhill Bank School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Broomhill Bank School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT).

Where is Broomhill Bank School?

Broomhill Bank School is located at Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB.

Broomhill Bank School

Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

8.4

Attainment 8

11–19

Ages

392

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About Broomhill Bank School

Broomhill Bank School is a foundation special school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 392 pupils on roll. It is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 8.4 (2025/26). 37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 392 / 440 (89%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

37.4%

Free school meals

EAL

99.7%

SEN support

0.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

19.3%

Overall absence

48.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

64.84

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

6.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

55.06

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

£49,363

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↓ −£852 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -2 vs 2023/24

9.7

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 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.

£27,342

Spend per pupil

£27,356

Income per pupil

42%

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: Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB
Phone: 01892510440
Headteacher: Steven Ackerley
Website: https://www.broomhillbank.org.uk

Academy Trust

Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Broomhill Bank School?: Broomhill Bank School is a foundation special school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Broomhill Bank School have?: Broomhill Bank School has 392 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Broomhill Bank School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Broomhill Bank School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 8.4 in 2025/26.
Is Broomhill Bank School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Broomhill Bank School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT).
Where is Broomhill Bank School?: Broomhill Bank School is located at Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB.

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