The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Charlie Ballinger (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRaynehurst Primary School
Primary · Very close
Thamesview School
Secondary · 370m away
The Riverview Academy
Primary · 498m away
Riverview Junior School
Primary · 521m away
Estuary Academy
Academy · 634m away
Westcourt Primary School
Primary · 790m away
LINK19 College
Special school · 1.2km away
King's Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tymberwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tymberwood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tymberwood Academy?
Tymberwood Academy currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tymberwood Academy take?
Tymberwood Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tymberwood Academy?
Tymberwood Academy is in Gravesend, DA12 4BN, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tymberwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Tymberwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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