Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
URN: 114559 • Tunbridge Wells TN3 9SF
Overview
- Name
- Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 114559
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Powell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892864305
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Corseley Road, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9SF
Summary
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex. With a current enrolment of 132 pupils and a capacity of 218, the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values. The ethos of the school emphasizes excellence, enthusiasm, and compassion, aiming to support students' academic and personal development while promoting well-being and character growth.
The curriculum at Groombridge St Thomas is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, following the National Curriculum while also incorporating the Primary Knowledge Curriculum. This approach allows for a continuous build-up of knowledge and skills from Reception through to Year 6. The school places a strong emphasis on early literacy through the Sounds Write phonics program, achieving notable success in reading outcomes. In addition to core subjects, pupils engage in a variety of creative and physical activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
The school community values strong relationships among staff, pupils, and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere where every child can thrive. With a commitment to high expectations for learning and behaviour, Groombridge St Thomas encourages students to develop into confident, well-rounded individuals ready for future challenges.
The curriculum at Groombridge St Thomas is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, following the National Curriculum while also incorporating the Primary Knowledge Curriculum. This approach allows for a continuous build-up of knowledge and skills from Reception through to Year 6. The school places a strong emphasis on early literacy through the Sounds Write phonics program, achieving notable success in reading outcomes. In addition to core subjects, pupils engage in a variety of creative and physical activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
The school community values strong relationships among staff, pupils, and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere where every child can thrive. With a commitment to high expectations for learning and behaviour, Groombridge St Thomas encourages students to develop into confident, well-rounded individuals ready for future challenges.
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Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 218
- Pupils
- 132
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 56
- FSM %
- 4.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 132 | 76 | 56 | 218 | 4.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 146 | 80 | 66 | 218 | 4.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 187 | 98 | 89 | 218 | 1.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 187 | 98 | 89 | 218 | 1.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 204 | 103 | 101 | 218 | 2.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 203 | 107 | 96 | 218 | 2.50 |
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