Classpot

Royal Rise Primary School

Tonbridge and Malling, TN9 2DQPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#12,122
of 13,686 nationally

About Royal Rise Primary School

Royal Rise Primary School sits within the Kent local authority, a large county with 459 primary schools. In the most recent KS2 performance rankings for Tonbridge and Malling, the school placed 41st out of 41 schools, placing it in the bottom tier locally. For context, the top-performing peers in the same local authority include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School. Royal Rise is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 5 to 11, with no religious character. It is led by headteacher Sarah Griggs and currently has 197 pupils on roll, just under its capacity of 210. The school serves a community with a relatively high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 37.1 per cent, which is significantly above the national average and an important factor when interpreting its academic results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoyal Rise, Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Malling, TN9 2DQ
HeadteacherSarah Griggs
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils197
Free School Meals (FSM)37.1%
School Capacity197 / 210 (94% full)

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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2021
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolDining HallSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballSwimmingAthleticsGymnasticsTennisNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-SensoryOther

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Rise Primary School

Royal Rise 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.