The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Becks Hood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillview School for Girls
Secondary · 555m away
Somerhill
Independent · 593m away
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Secondary · 725m away
Royal Rise Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Tonbridge Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Judd School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment
Primary · 1.9km away
Tonbridge School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Chavasse Primary School a selective school?
No. Bishop Chavasse Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Chavasse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Chavasse Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Chavasse Primary School?
Bishop Chavasse Primary School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Chavasse Primary School take?
Bishop Chavasse Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Chavasse Primary School?
Bishop Chavasse Primary School is in Tonbridge, TN11 0FB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Chavasse Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Chavasse Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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