Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 118598 • Tunbridge Wells TN3 0UE
Overview
- Name
- Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 118598
- 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
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Burton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892529333
- Website
- Visit Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
- Address
-
Spring Lane, Tunbridge Wells TN3 0UE
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Summary
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a one-form entry primary school located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with a current enrolment of 197 pupils against a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values, including love, hope, forgiveness, courage, and koinonia. These principles guide the school's ethos, aiming to prepare students for future challenges while encouraging personal growth and community contribution.
The curriculum at Bidborough emphasizes a well-rounded education, with a particular focus on developing historical knowledge and skills. Pupils engage in various learning experiences, including visits to historical sites and workshops, to deepen their understanding of the subject. The school also prioritises the well-being of its students, with high parent satisfaction rates indicating that children feel safe and well cared for.
Bidborough Church of England Primary School offers a supportive community for families, with resources available for parents to assist their children’s education, including information on special educational needs and extracurricular activities. The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with a slightly earlier finish for Reception classes.
The curriculum at Bidborough emphasizes a well-rounded education, with a particular focus on developing historical knowledge and skills. Pupils engage in various learning experiences, including visits to historical sites and workshops, to deepen their understanding of the subject. The school also prioritises the well-being of its students, with high parent satisfaction rates indicating that children feel safe and well cared for.
Bidborough Church of England Primary School offers a supportive community for families, with resources available for parents to assist their children’s education, including information on special educational needs and extracurricular activities. The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with a slightly earlier finish for Reception classes.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Absence (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- All News (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletter (calendar)
- 12 Sep 2025 Term 1 Week 2 (download)
- 3 Oct Term 1 Week 5 2025 (download)
- 10 Oct 2025 Term 1 Week 6 (download)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 197 | 99 | 98 | 210 | 5.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 5.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 117 | 90 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 117 | 90 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 198 | 108 | 90 | 210 | 6.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 110 | 96 | 210 | 5.80 |
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