Sussex Road Community Primary School
URN: 118286 • Tonbridge TN9 2TP
Overview
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Miles (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01732352367
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sussex Road, Tonbridge TN9 2TP
Summary
Sussex Road Community Primary School is a large, two-form entry school located in South Tonbridge, Kent, with a current enrolment of 420 pupils. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where children are encouraged to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. Strong community ties are emphasized, with parents actively supporting their children's learning and collaboration with local schools and groups enhancing the educational experience.
The curriculum at Sussex Road is designed around the principles of questioning, challenging, and exploring. Each term, pupils engage in a different line of enquiry, promoting curiosity and critical thinking. The school offers a range of subject-specific facilities, including an Art and Design Studio and a Food Technology Room, which contribute to a well-rounded education. The Early Years provision is particularly notable for its modern, open-plan design that supports effective learning through play and exploration.
The school's vision focuses on nurturing curiosity and developing essential learning behaviours such as resourcefulness and resilience. Sussex Road promotes core values of respect, responsibility, and readiness, which are reinforced through regular assemblies and classroom activities, preparing students for future challenges beyond primary education.
The curriculum at Sussex Road is designed around the principles of questioning, challenging, and exploring. Each term, pupils engage in a different line of enquiry, promoting curiosity and critical thinking. The school offers a range of subject-specific facilities, including an Art and Design Studio and a Food Technology Room, which contribute to a well-rounded education. The Early Years provision is particularly notable for its modern, open-plan design that supports effective learning through play and exploration.
The school's vision focuses on nurturing curiosity and developing essential learning behaviours such as resourcefulness and resilience. Sussex Road promotes core values of respect, responsibility, and readiness, which are reinforced through regular assemblies and classroom activities, preparing students for future challenges beyond primary education.
Useful links
- Girls' Basketball TournamentAll smiles at Hayesbrook! We are very proud of our KS2 girls who represented Sussex Road Primary School at the Girls' Basketball Tournament on the 16th November. 17th November (sen)
- Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- School Events Guide (calendar)
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 420 | 206 | 214 | 420 | 9.80 |
2024-09-11 | 412 | 204 | 208 | 420 | 9.50 |
2023-09-11 | 449 | 226 | 223 | 420 | 14.00 |
2022-09-11 | 449 | 226 | 223 | 420 | 14.00 |
2021-09-11 | 447 | 230 | 217 | 450 | 12.80 |
2020-09-11 | 443 | 232 | 211 | 450 | 9.00 |
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