The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
32%
+24.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Miles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Sussex Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2TP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sussex Road Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sussex Road Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sussex Road Community Primary School?
Sussex Road Community Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sussex Road Community Primary School take?
Sussex Road Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sussex Road Community Primary School?
Sussex Road Community Primary School is in Tonbridge, TN9 2TP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sussex Road Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sussex Road Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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