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Frittenden Church of England Primary School

Tunbridge Wells, TN17 2DDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#5,210
of 13,686 nationally

About Frittenden Church of England Primary School

Frittenden Church of England Primary School’s key stage 2 results sit slightly above the Kent local authority average, with 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 63%. That four-percentage-point gap is modest but consistent across individual subjects: 67% hit the expected standard in reading, 75% in maths, and 83% in writing. The school’s maths average score of 103 and reading average of 102 are both solid, though the proportion reaching the higher standard in reading (17%) and maths (33%) is lower than you might expect given the overall expected rate. Within Tunbridge Wells, the school ranks 19th out of 31 primary schools on the key stage 2 combined measure, placing it in the middle of the pack locally. Nationally, it sits in the 38th percentile among all state primaries. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025 awarded a Good rating across all areas, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in November 2022, when behaviour, leadership and overall effectiveness were all graded as requiring improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFrittenden Primary School, Frittenden, Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells, TN17 2DD
Headteachernichola costello
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils98
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity98 / 105 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersCricketGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Source: frittenden.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frittenden Church of England Primary School

Frittenden Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.