Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
Beaman Close, Cranbrook Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1DZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cranbrook for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 9 primary schools in Cranbrook. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 30 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils' daily experience of school life is reflected in the school motto, 'Adventurous together'. Pupils grow in confidence through the rich and exciting opportunities provided for them. They thrive academically and attain highly. The high-quality education on offer ensures that pupils are very well prepared for the next stages of their education. Expectations are high right from the start of school in Reception. Children quickly learn that being kind, working hard and achieving well are the norm. Pupils behaviour is exemplary in lessons, at play or moving around the school. They are unfailingly polite, good-humoured and considerate. Pupils are happy at school and smiles abound. Relationships throughout the school are warm and mutually respectful. Pupils look out for each other. For example, they check that everyone has a whiteboard and pen or help out someone who has tripped outside. They model the schools values of curiosity, compassion, courage and commitment. Pupils relish the many opportunities they are given to contribute to the wider life of the school. They perform their roles with diligence and maturity. They exude pride, whether being a salad bar monitor or buddy, looking after the school chickens or writing letters to thank the many visitors to the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Horsmonden | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ryan Laker
- Phone
- 01580211365
- Address
- Beaman Close, Cranbrook Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1DZ
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118601
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.