St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 118725 • Tunbridge Wells TN2 3PR

Overview

Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Tutt (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01892523006
Website
Visit
Address
Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3PR

Summary

St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, serves a mixed-gender student body of 632 pupils, with a capacity of 630. The school was established in September 2019 through the merger of infant and junior schools, and it operates within a Christian framework, emphasising values such as love, trust, kindness, and forgiveness. The headteacher, Mr John Tutt, has been leading the school since its formation and is committed to fostering a caring environment where each child is respected and encouraged to develop both academically and spiritually.

The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes lifelong learning. St James' prioritises the partnership between home and school, recognising the vital role parents play in their children's education. The curriculum is designed to support the development of self-confidence and independence, preparing students to be responsible citizens within their community.

St James' Primary School also engages students in various extracurricular activities and celebrates achievements through a house points system. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through regular newsletters and are always welcome to reach out to the school for support and information.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
632
Boys
301
Girls
331
FSM %
9.80
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 632 301 331 630 9.80
2024-09-11 629 303 326 630 8.10
2023-09-11 630 303 327 630 6.40
2022-09-11 630 303 327 630 6.40
2021-09-11 628 299 329 630 6.10
2020-09-11 627 293 334 630 3.30

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