The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 534
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Austin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalderslade Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lordswood School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oaklands School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Swingate Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Greenacre School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Horsted Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tunbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tunbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tunbury Primary School?
Tunbury Primary School currently has 534 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tunbury Primary School take?
Tunbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tunbury Primary School?
Tunbury Primary School is in Chatham, ME5 9HY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tunbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tunbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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