St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 118709 • Tunbridge Wells TN4 9DY

Overview

Name
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
118709
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
40.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01892528098
Website
Visit
Address
Powder Mill Lane, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9DY

Summary

St. Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, serves a mixed-gender population of 333 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school is committed to fostering each child's potential in a supportive and nurturing environment, guided by its Christian ethos.

The curriculum at St. Matthew's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging academic achievement alongside personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, as evidenced by initiatives such as partnerships with local organisations, including volunteer support from Axa.

With a significant percentage of pupils (48.20%) eligible for free school meals, St. Matthew's is dedicated to ensuring that all children receive the necessary support to thrive. The school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child can flourish, both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at www.st-matthews-school.org.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
333
Boys
176
Girls
157
FSM %
48.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 333 176 157 420 48.20
2024-09-11 358 182 176 420 45.30
2023-09-11 353 180 173 420 39.90
2022-09-11 353 180 173 420 39.90
2021-09-11 354 186 168 420 38.40
2020-09-11 374 188 186 450 29.70

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