Broomhill Bank School
URN: 119026 • Tunbridge Wells TN3 0TB
Overview
- Name
- Broomhill Bank School
- URN
- 119026
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Ackerley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892510440
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells TN3 0TB
Summary
Broomhill Bank School, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is a foundation special school catering to a mixed-gender student body of 392, exceeding its capacity of 365. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond education, focusing on fostering independence and citizenship. The ethos emphasizes the importance of a strong academic foundation, complemented by a rich curriculum and specialist interventions tailored to meet individual needs.
The school prioritises the emotional wellbeing of its students, offering therapeutic support and a waking day curriculum in residential settings for some. Broomhill Bank values the role of parents in the educational journey, encouraging their involvement in school events and meetings to enhance the community spirit.
Led by Executive Headteacher Mr. Steven Ackerley, Broomhill Bank School is committed to recruiting and developing high-quality staff who share the philosophy of lifelong learning. The school is a member of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT), which supports its mission to provide exceptional educational experiences for all students. For more information, visit their website at [broomhillbank.org.uk](https://www.broomhillbank.org.uk).
The school prioritises the emotional wellbeing of its students, offering therapeutic support and a waking day curriculum in residential settings for some. Broomhill Bank values the role of parents in the educational journey, encouraging their involvement in school events and meetings to enhance the community spirit.
Led by Executive Headteacher Mr. Steven Ackerley, Broomhill Bank School is committed to recruiting and developing high-quality staff who share the philosophy of lifelong learning. The school is a member of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT), which supports its mission to provide exceptional educational experiences for all students. For more information, visit their website at [broomhillbank.org.uk](https://www.broomhillbank.org.uk).
Useful links
- SEND Strategy (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oakley School (57.6)
- Meadows School (46.3)
- Charles Street Unit (45.2)
- Kent College Preparatory School (45.2)
- Ridgewaye Centre (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Capacity
- 365
- Pupils
- 392
- Boys
- 256
- Girls
- 136
- FSM %
- 34.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 392 | 256 | 136 | 365 | 34.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 363 | 243 | 120 | 365 | 34.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 302 | 212 | 90 | 365 | 30.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 302 | 212 | 90 | 318 | 30.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 278 | 200 | 78 | 318 | 26.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 256 | 185 | 71 | 318 | 23.50 |
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