Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
URN: 142689 • Tonbridge TN12 7NY
Overview
- Name
- Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 142689
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Mallon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892722929
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Market Heath, Tonbridge TN12 7NY
Summary
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, located in Tonbridge, Kent, is an academy converter with a current enrolment of 204 pupils, catering to children aged 4 to 11. The school, founded in 1842, maintains a strong Christian ethos and is closely linked with All Saint’s Church and St Luke’s Church. It aims to serve all families, regardless of their religious background, fostering an inclusive community environment.
The curriculum at Brenchley and Matfield is ambitious, with a particular emphasis on phonics and collaborative learning, supported by the Tenax Schools Trust and local partnerships. The school features modern facilities, including spacious classrooms equipped with technology to enhance learning, a library, and outdoor spaces that include a playground and a field for various activities, including Forest School.
Brenchley and Matfield Primary School prides itself on its commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive atmosphere, as highlighted in its recent 'Good' rating from Ofsted. The dedicated staff work to ensure that all children are engaged and challenged in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Brenchley and Matfield is ambitious, with a particular emphasis on phonics and collaborative learning, supported by the Tenax Schools Trust and local partnerships. The school features modern facilities, including spacious classrooms equipped with technology to enhance learning, a library, and outdoor spaces that include a playground and a field for various activities, including Forest School.
Brenchley and Matfield Primary School prides itself on its commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive atmosphere, as highlighted in its recent 'Good' rating from Ofsted. The dedicated staff work to ensure that all children are engaged and challenged in their learning journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 204
- Boys
- 92
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 13.20
- Open date
- 2016-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 204 | 92 | 112 | 210 | 13.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 195 | 88 | 107 | 210 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 192 | 89 | 103 | 210 | 12.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 192 | 89 | 103 | 210 | 12.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 174 | 94 | 80 | 210 | 9.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 177 | 101 | 76 | 210 | 10.20 |
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