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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND & Learning Support (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- SIAMS report St Matthew’s High Brooms Church of England Primary School (download)
- Ofsted Report: St Matthew’s High Brooms CofE VC Primary (download)
- St. Matthew's High Brooms CE Primary School (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions and Virtual Tour (other)
- Policies (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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