The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 381
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Oubridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Trench Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLong Mead Community Primary School
Primary · 433m away
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Secondary · 817m away
Hugh Christie School
Secondary · 830m away
Cage Green Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd
Special school · 1.1km away
YMCA West Kent
Special school · 1.2km away
Hilden Grange School
Independent · 1.4km away
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School currently has 381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School take?
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is in Tonbridge, TN11 9NG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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