The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 558
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 23.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Vicki Lonie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Higham School Lane, Hunt Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4BB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Woodlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodlands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodlands Primary School?
Woodlands Primary School currently has 558 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodlands Primary School take?
Woodlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodlands Primary School?
Woodlands Primary School is in Tonbridge, TN10 4BB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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