Benenden Church of England Primary School
URN: 118597 • Cranbrook TN17 4EH
Overview
- Name
- Benenden Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 118597
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lindsay Roberts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01580240565
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rolvenden Road, Cranbrook TN17 4EH
Summary
Benenden Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Cranbrook, Kent, with a capacity of 210 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a learning community that promotes the values of curiosity, compassion, courage, and commitment, inspired by Christian teachings. The ethos emphasizes creating a happy and secure environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Benenden is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to the unique needs of each pupil. The school places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, providing students with access to diverse outdoor spaces, including a forest school and a wellbeing garden. This approach encourages children to engage in experiential learning and develop resilience and teamwork skills through various extracurricular activities.
Community involvement is central to the school's mission, with a focus on building meaningful relationships and supporting students in their personal growth. The school actively promotes fundamental British values, ensuring that pupils understand their role as active citizens in a democratic society.
The curriculum at Benenden is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to the unique needs of each pupil. The school places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, providing students with access to diverse outdoor spaces, including a forest school and a wellbeing garden. This approach encourages children to engage in experiential learning and develop resilience and teamwork skills through various extracurricular activities.
Community involvement is central to the school's mission, with a focus on building meaningful relationships and supporting students in their personal growth. The school actively promotes fundamental British values, ensuring that pupils understand their role as active citizens in a democratic society.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 210
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 9.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 | 99 | 111 | 210 | 9.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 100 | 109 | 210 | 11.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 204 | 92 | 112 | 210 | 9.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 204 | 92 | 112 | 210 | 9.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 99 | 111 | 210 | 9.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 209 | 105 | 104 | 210 | 9.60 |
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