East Peckham Primary School
130 Pound Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
East Peckham Primary School is a primary school in Tonbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 12th of 21 primary schools in Tonbridge. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in December 2025.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 9 December 2025, report published 13 February 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 December 2025
Leaders and staff constantly model the school's ambition for pupils to learn and thrive with equality, pride and success. Pupils behave exceptionally well in classrooms and on the playground, rising to meet the school's high expectations. Relationships remain warm and nurturing. The school's caring and supportive approach to behaviour works highly effectively. Pupils resolve conflicts independently or with the support of 'peer mediators'. Pupils treat each other and adults with respect and compassion. The school keeps pupils motivated, happy and safe. Leadership roles give pupils opportunities to make a tangible difference to the school. Staff teach pupils how to stay safe online and how to prepare for life in modern Britain. Pupils feel secure in school and know who to turn to if they have concerns. Pupils are not worried about bullying. If pupils have any concerns, they trust that staff will resolve issues swiftly and fairly. The school is highly inclusive and welcomes everyone with high aspirations for all. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well. Disadvantaged pupils thrive with meaningful support that helps them to overcome barriers to learning. Pupils generally remember knowledge across the curriculum and make effective progress from their starting points. This marks clear improvement since the previous inspection, when foundation subjects were not fully implemented. Pupils enjoy their learning. Classrooms are happy, focused and enterprising. Pupils show enthusiasm and pride in their work. They flourish with confidence and resilience. Children settle happily into early years where the school's curriculum begins well. Children swiftly adapt to routines and expectations, nurturing a true sense of belonging for all. As pupils move through to Year 6, they learn, grow and blossom in this happy, ambitious and successful school.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure the delivery of consistently high-quality teaching, with well chosen activities and precise instruction, so pupils secure the knowledge they need for future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near East Peckham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hadlow Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 38% met the expected standard |
| Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Mereworth Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% 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 Kate Elliott
- Phone
- 01622871268
- Address
- 130 Pound Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5LH
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118290
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.