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Southborough CofE Primary School
Goodgraded 27/03/2024Ages 5–11621 pupilsChurch of England
Southborough CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Tunbridge Wells, within the Kent local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 621 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/03/2024, Southborough CofE Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Tunbridge Wells can view Southborough CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals15.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language21.9%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-6%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)1%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Tunbridge Wells
All schools in Tunbridge Wells →St Gregory's Catholic School0.4 miMeadows School0.7 miTunbridge Wells Grammar School for BoysGood · 0.5 miOA Tunbridge WellsInadequate · 0.6 miTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 miBennett Memorial Diocesan SchoolOutstanding · 0.9 mi
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