St John's Church of England Primary School
Cunningham Road, St John's Ce Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9EWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's 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 6th of 22 primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2017, report published 29 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
The school values of honesty, respect, empathy, courage and inclusivity are woven through the fabric of daily life in St John's. Everyone is welcome in this friendly and nurturing school. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Behaviour throughout the school is calm and settled. Pupils are polite and considerate of each other. They work hard and enjoy their learning, often feeling inspired by their teachers. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their interests and talents. Pupils are proud to represent their school in local sports tournaments. They enjoy taking on important responsibilities such as the roles of play leaders and house captains. The school magazine, 'The Eagle', is written and produced by pupils. It captures the flavour of school life vividly and professionally. Pupils feel safe here. Bullying is very rare, although occasionally pupils can be unkind. Pupils trust that adults will help them if they have a problem. Their mental health and well-being are high priorities for school leaders. Pupils, particularly those with SEND, receive high levels of pastoral care. Inclusion forms the backbone of the school. Leaders are determined to provide the best support for all pupils.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have introduced a new approach to managing behaviour. However, they have not made sure that all pupils understand this approach. Consequently, not all pupils feel that they are treated fairly when they misbehave or experience unkindness from others. Leaders should ensure that the new approach to managing behaviour is embedded fully and that all pupils understand the school's approach to poor or unkind behaviour.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
633 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near St John's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Skinners' Temple Grove | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Southborough CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Niall Dosad
- Phone
- 01892678980
- Address
- Cunningham Road, St John's Ce Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9EW
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118611
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.