Claremont Primary School
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5EB · Kent · primary school
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61st of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.7/10 among them, against 9.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 34.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Claremont Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 34.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Spanish, French, coding, karate, jazz dance, musical theatre, art, choir, and various sports clubs including football, netball, and gymnastics. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 436 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Wild Wood Kids club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll matches capacity?
What Ofsted said about Claremont Primary School
Overview
Claremont Primary School is described as a “happy and successful school” where pupils are “very proud” to attend and feel safe within a supportive community. Leaders have established high expectations for both academic and pastoral development, resulting in pupils who are “well motivated” and achieve very well in national tests. The school fosters a strong sense of inclusion, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, benefit from a rich curriculum and exceptional character development opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, engaging confidently with staff and showing respect for difference in faith and culture.
- The curriculum provides a “rich range of learning” and extra-curricular activities, including educational visits and leadership roles, which develop pupils’ characters “exceptionally well”.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to learn alongside their peers through adapted resources.
- Leaders are “considerate of well-being and workload” and keep pupils’ voices central to their decision-making processes.
- Early years provision ensures children gain “firm foundations” in routines and expectations, with a particular strength in developing vocabulary through effective questioning.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of phonics lacks consistency; staff do not routinely use the agreed approach, hindering weaker readers from becoming “confident, fluent readers”.
- Assessment is not always used consistently to identify misconceptions, leaving some pupils with “gaps in their learning” that are not addressed rapidly.
- Some subject leaders lack a “sense of urgency” in implementing changes and have not ensured all staff have the necessary expertise for success.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving comprehensive training and reporting worries quickly to ensure pupils receive swift support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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