The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Laura Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRose Hill School
Independent · Very close
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Secondary · 510m away
Broomhill Bank School
Special school · 765m away
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Wells Free School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Skinners' School
Secondary · 1.3km away
OA Tunbridge Wells
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
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 inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School?
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School take?
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School?
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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