The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 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 converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tina McIntosh (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Tenterden Church of England Junior School?
Tenterden Church of England Junior School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tenterden Church of England Junior School take?
Tenterden Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tenterden Church of England Junior School?
Tenterden Church of England Junior School is in Tenterden, TN30 6RA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tenterden Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Tenterden Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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