Southborough CofE Primary School
Broomhill Park Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0JYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Southborough CofE Primary School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 5th of 22 primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 March 2014, report published 29 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils flourish in this caring school. They enjoy spending time together playing games and climbing on the playground equipment. They forge respectful relationships. Older pupils show a genuine care for younger pupils. Pupils appointed as 'sports ambassadors' engage younger pupils in sporting activities at playtimes. All this contributes to pupils feeling happy, safe and part of the school family. As one pupil said, 'Our friends really look after us here'. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils experience an interesting and engaging curriculum. They develop the skills that support them to succeed. They take pride in the work that they produce. Pupils' vibrant artwork adorns the walls throughout the school. Pupils engage in a range of trips. They develop what they learn in class in the school's 'forest school' area. As a result, they enjoy their learning and most pupils achieve well. Pupils behave well. Children in the early years develop very positive relationships with one another. They enjoy learning in their exciting outside area. Older pupils appointed as 'well-being ambassadors' are compassionate and care for others at breaktime. When an incident of bullying occurs, adults act swiftly to resolve this.
What the school should improve
- The adaptations needed for pupils with SEND to access what they learn are not always consistently provided. This means that not all pupils achieve as well as they could in some subjects beyond reading and mathematics. The school needs to continue to consistently embed strategies so that all pupils reach the ambitious end points across the school's curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
631 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Southborough CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Rose Hill School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
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
- Mrs Emma Savage
- Phone
- 01892529682
- Address
- Broomhill Park Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0JY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118712
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.