The short version
89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 392
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Head
- Mr Steven Ackerley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksEducation and residential inspection summary
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Broomhill Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 765m away
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Secondary · 887m away
Rose Hill School
Independent · 904m away
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Southborough CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
OA Tunbridge Wells
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broomhill Bank School's Ofsted rating?
Broomhill Bank School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broomhill Bank School?
Broomhill Bank School currently has 392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broomhill Bank School take?
Broomhill Bank School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Broomhill Bank School?
Broomhill Bank School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0TB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broomhill Bank School have a sixth form?
Yes, Broomhill Bank School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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