The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 5.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Julie Burton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spring Lane, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeadows School
Special school · 1.2km away
Southborough CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Gregory's Catholic Comprehensive School
Secondary · 2.2km away
St Gregory's Catholic School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Nexus Foundation Special School
Special school · 2.2km away
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 2.3km away
Broomhill Bank School
Special school · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0UE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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