The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 62
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Burton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Green, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School currently has 62 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fordcombe Church of England Primary School take?
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0RY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fordcombe Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fordcombe Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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