Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Market Heath, Brenchley, Tonbridge, TN12 7NYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Tonbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 7th of 21 primary schools in Tonbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2013, report published 20 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils embody the school's values. They consistently demonstrate humility, compassion, grace, forgiveness and integrity. For pupils, these are more than words. They are how they behave. They demonstrate strong character and a clear sense of right and wrong. Their mutual understanding of how to treat each other means they feel safe and happy at school. They rush to come through the gates in the morning and tell visitors about their pride in the school and each other. Learning is important for all pupils. They revel in the school's language-rich approach. Their subject-specific vocabulary is a source of pride, and they speak with authority and passion about their learning. Pupils have a firm grasp of complex technical vocabulary the school intends them to learn, such as 'equatorial', 'delta' and 'topography'. They relish using this vocabulary and feel empowered and confident because of their knowledge. Pupils treat each other with kindness. The school has a truly inclusive atmosphere with high learning and behaviour expectations. Pupils play collaboratively across year groups. The school has a close community feeling, and pupils benefit from warm relationships with all the adults in the school. One parent told inspectors, 'Both my children enjoy school greatly despite having very different gifts, needs and personalities.'
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not yet taught in all subjects consistently and effectively. As a result, pupils do not achieve as well as they might. The school must support staff to ensure the planned curriculum is followed closely and that staff have the expert knowledge they need to build on pupils' prior knowledge. The school should help staff to check pupils' understanding and use this to inform their future teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Horsmonden | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Pembury School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Capel Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Jane Mallon
- Phone
- 01892722929
- Address
- Market Heath, Brenchley, Tonbridge, TN12 7NY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 142689
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.