St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Collier Street, Marden, Tonbridge, TN12 9RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a primary school in Tonbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 17th of 21 primary schools in Tonbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 July 2013, report published 10 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2022
St Margaret's is a welcoming and supportive place for pupils to learn. Pupils are kind and respectful to each other. Staff's expectations of pupils are high. Older pupils relish the opportunities they have to support younger ones. Pupils feel safe and trust adults to help them solve any problems they may encounter. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying quickly and well. Pupils value the opportunities they have to develop and grow as individuals. They enjoy the many opportunities to explore their interests and talents. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about starting a school band, raising money for charity and linking with a school in Malawi. One pupil commented, 'There's something for everyone here.' Pupils told inspectors that they enjoy lessons and understand the school's Christian values. They behave well and enjoy working together. They know the importance of tolerance and respect and say, 'It's okay to be different.' Pupils understand the world is a diverse place and enjoy learning about cultures and religions that are different to their own.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of learning, the early years curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced. This means that staff do not always help children to develop their knowledge and skills and build on what they already know and can do. Leaders need to continue to improve the early years curriculum so that staff know what knowledge and skills they should teach and when.
- Plans and support for pupils with SEND focus on reading and mathematics and do not sufficiently consider the help or curriculum adaptation that is required in other subjects. As a result, pupils with SEND do not learn as well as they could across the whole curriculum. Leaders should ensure that the effective provision for pupils with SEND in reading and mathematics is replicated for all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
123 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Marden | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Hunton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% 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 Tristan Wyatt-Hughes
- Phone
- 01892730264
- Address
- Collier Street, Marden, Tonbridge, TN12 9RR
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118636
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.