Southborough CofE Primary School
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0JY · Kent · primary school
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98th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.4/10 against 4,143 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southborough CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 19.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 631 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils’ daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Southborough CofE Primary School
Overview
Southborough CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils "flourish in this caring school" and feel "happy, safe and part of the school family." The institution delivers an "interesting and engaging curriculum" with high expectations, resulting in most pupils achieving well, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils forge "respectful relationships" and older pupils show "genuine care for younger pupils," contributing to a positive atmosphere.
- Teachers help pupils "embed what they learn" effectively, using questioning to identify and address gaps in knowledge.
- Pupils achieve "very well in reading and mathematics," with early years children acquiring skills confidently and older pupils reading fluently.
- The school provides a "wide range of opportunities," including leadership roles and community engagement that help pupils engage with values of "compassion and hope."
- Governors play an "active and effective role" in ensuring improvements are followed through, creating a culture of continual review.
Areas to improve
- Adaptations for pupils with SEND are "not always consistently provided," meaning not all achieve as well as they could in subjects beyond reading and mathematics.
- The school needs to "consistently embed strategies" so that all pupils reach ambitious end points across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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