VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Goodgraded 24/01/2024Ages 4–11206 pupilsChurch of England
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Tunbridge Wells, within the Kent local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 206 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/01/2024, St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Tunbridge Wells can view St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence14.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals32.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language38.3%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-24%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%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 James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Skinners' SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt John's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miThe Wells Free SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Peter's Church of England Primary School0.7 mi
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