Capel Primary School
Five Oak Green Road, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge, TN12 6RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Capel Primary School is a primary school in Tonbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 21st of 21 primary schools in Tonbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 February 2015, report published 2 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
The school places well-being at the heart of pupils' experience. Pupils feel known and cared for individually. Staff help them to learn about staying safe on the road, the railway, or online. Pupils are confident to talk to staff about concerns or worries. At lunchtime, pupils share the space well with one another, thanks to different 'zones', such as for 'activity', 'imagination' or 'calm'. Older pupils act as mentors for children in early years, which benefits them both. The school's approach helps to ensure that pupils are happy here. This is reflected in their strong and improving attendance. Pupils know that the school has high aspirations for them. This is clear from the curriculum, which supports pupils to achieve well. The termly enrichment days give pupils a breadth of experiences, from theatre visits and guest speakers to new sports. The school makes sure that disadvantaged pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit strongly from what is on offer. Pupils, parents and staff alike feel part of a caring community within the school. They work in collaboration so that pupils enjoy and make the most of their time in school.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, misconceptions or gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified and addressed well enough. When this happens, aspects of pupils' learning are not as secure as they could be. Leaders need to ensure that they embed approaches to teaching that enable staff to identify and respond when pupils do not understand fully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 212
Schools near Capel Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Somerhill | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Pembury School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Chavasse Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Royal Rise Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Suzanne Farr
- Phone
- 01892833919
- Address
- Five Oak Green Road, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge, TN12 6RP
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118271
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.