Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
The Green, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0RYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 10th of 22 primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 February 2016, report published 9 March 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
Pupils enjoy attending this small and happy school. The school's values of forgiveness, honesty, hope, love, perseverance and respect are central to pupils' daily experiences. They are helped to know and understand the importance of these concepts in their lives. As one pupil commented, 'The values are a guide for our behaviour.' Staff have high expectations of how all pupils will learn in and beyond the classroom. Pupils are encouraged to work hard, and this helps them to achieve well across the curriculum. They are keen to attend different clubs, such as those for chess and choir. Older pupils relish their leadership roles, including being sports captains. They enjoy being positive role models as 'buddies' to children in Reception. Staff help pupils to understand how they are expected to behave. Pupils are taught to recognise and manage different emotions. Staff provide effective extra help for pupils who need more support to make the right decisions. This helps pupils to behave well most of the time. Leaders address effectively any incidents of unkind behaviour and bullying, which rarely happen. Pupils are confident to ask for help from adults in school if they have a worry. They feel safe and appreciate how much staff care for them.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is still being developed. In these subjects, it does not support pupils to build effectively on prior learning as they progress through the school. Leaders should ensure that all staff understand what key knowledge and skills pupils should learn and remember, and how best to help them use this.
- Many subject leaders are new to their role. Some subject leaders do not know how well pupils are learning in their subject. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders are supported to make sure that the curriculum is taught as intended and that pupils successfully learn the most important content.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
57 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langton Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Holmewood House School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 65% met the expected standard |
| Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% 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
- Mrs Julie Burton
- Phone
- 01892740224
- Address
- The Green, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0RY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 146400
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.