Bishop Chavasse Primary School
URN: 144634 • Tonbridge TN11 0FB
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Chavasse Primary School
- URN
- 144634
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Becks Hood (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01732676040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge TN11 0FB
Summary
Bishop Chavasse Primary School is a two-form entry Church of England primary school located in Tonbridge, Kent, established in 2017. The school operates within a new purpose-built facility that includes three playgrounds and a developing Forest School. With a current enrolment of 362 pupils and a capacity for 420, the school fosters a nurturing environment aimed at developing curious and courageous members of the community.
The school's ethos is grounded in Christian values, particularly Compassion, Honesty, and Wisdom, which inform its curriculum and teaching practices. Bishop Chavasse prioritises high academic expectations while providing a range of enrichment opportunities, including trips, music recitals, and after-school clubs, to enhance the educational experience.
Bishop Chavasse is committed to building strong relationships with families, offering regular information evenings and workshops to support parental engagement. The school is part of the Tenax Schools Trust, which provides additional support and resources to ensure a well-rounded education for all students.
The school's ethos is grounded in Christian values, particularly Compassion, Honesty, and Wisdom, which inform its curriculum and teaching practices. Bishop Chavasse prioritises high academic expectations while providing a range of enrichment opportunities, including trips, music recitals, and after-school clubs, to enhance the educational experience.
Bishop Chavasse is committed to building strong relationships with families, offering regular information evenings and workshops to support parental engagement. The school is part of the Tenax Schools Trust, which provides additional support and resources to ensure a well-rounded education for all students.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Newsletter - 26th September 202526th September 2025 (other)
- New school year information - Sept 202530th September 2025 (other)
- Newsletter - 3rd October 20253rd October 2025 (other)
- Bishop Chavasse Primary School (other)
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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
- 420
- Pupils
- 362
- Boys
- 186
- Girls
- 176
- FSM %
- 22.80
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 362 | 186 | 176 | 420 | 22.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 185 | 167 | 420 | 21.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 266 | 138 | 128 | 360 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 266 | 138 | 128 | 420 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 216 | 111 | 105 | 420 | 25.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 161 | 90 | 71 | 420 | 14.30 |
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