The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 37.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Griggs (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Royal Rise, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillview School for Girls
Secondary · Very close
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Secondary · 532m away
Tonbridge Grammar School
Secondary · 610m away
Bishop Chavasse Primary School
Primary · 801m away
The Judd School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment
Primary · 1.2km away
Tonbridge School
Independent · 1.3km away
Somerhill
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Royal Rise Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Royal Rise Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royal Rise Primary School?
Royal Rise Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal Rise Primary School take?
Royal Rise Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Royal Rise Primary School?
Royal Rise Primary School is in Tonbridge, TN9 2DQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal Rise Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Royal Rise Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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