Fordcombe Church of England Primary School

About Fordcombe Church of England Primary School

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 62 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

62 / 105 (59%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

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

The Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RY

Phone

01892740224

Headteacher

Julie Burton

Website

http://www.fordcombe.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

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

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School has 62 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

62% of pupils at Fordcombe Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Fordcombe Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is part of THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is located at The Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RY.