Staplehurst School
URN: 118313 • Tonbridge TN12 0LZ
Overview
- Name
- Staplehurst School
- URN
- 118313
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Davenport (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01580891765
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gybbon Rise, Tonbridge TN12 0LZ
Summary
Staplehurst School is a mixed community primary school located in Tonbridge, Kent, with a current enrollment of 383 pupils and a capacity of 525. The school fosters a warm and welcoming environment, encouraging students to aim high and develop as future citizens and lifelong learners. The ethos is built around core values that promote positivity, respect, and personal growth.
The curriculum at Staplehurst School is based on the UK National Curriculum and is designed to be broad and balanced. It is enriched with various extracurricular activities, including trips, visits, and productions, providing students with opportunities to excel in diverse areas. The school is committed to delivering quality education tailored to the needs of all pupils, including those eligible for free school meals, which currently stands at 23.5%.
Staplehurst School actively engages with the community, offering open events for prospective parents and workshops for current families. The leadership team and staff are dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at Staplehurst School is based on the UK National Curriculum and is designed to be broad and balanced. It is enriched with various extracurricular activities, including trips, visits, and productions, providing students with opportunities to excel in diverse areas. The school is committed to delivering quality education tailored to the needs of all pupils, including those eligible for free school meals, which currently stands at 23.5%.
Staplehurst School actively engages with the community, offering open events for prospective parents and workshops for current families. The leadership team and staff are dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- View here Reception and Key Stage 1 New Parent Open Events (intake Reception 2026) We would like to invite prospective parents to our open events for reception 2026, which will take place on the following days: 5th November 2025 at 9:30 to 10:30 1 (calendar)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 383 | 190 | 193 | 525 | 23.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 390 | 195 | 195 | 525 | 21.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 376 | 179 | 197 | 525 | 18.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 376 | 179 | 197 | 525 | 18.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 351 | 164 | 187 | 525 | 16.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 367 | 179 | 188 | 525 | 15.50 |
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