Claremont Primary School
About Claremont Primary School
Claremont Primary School’s headline metrics place it well above the Kent local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) combined sits at 63%, Claremont achieves 80% — a significant 17 percentage point gap. This positions the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure, and within Tunbridge Wells it ranks 5th out of 31 primary schools, putting it in the top 16% of its immediate area. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, awarded in a January 2023 inspection, but the breakdown shows two Outstanding grades: for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. That’s a notable contrast with its previous inspection in 2009, which was Outstanding overall; the current rating reflects a slight dip in quality of education and leadership, both now rated Good, while early years provision has moved from Outstanding to Good.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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