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
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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).

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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