Pembury School

About Pembury School

Pembury School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tunbridge Wells community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 408 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 510 places).

Ofsted has rated Pembury School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Walters, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5927th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 31 in Tunbridge Wells.

Pembury School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 53 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.

Pembury School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (107 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pembury School include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Drama, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Pembury School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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