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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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