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Skinners' Kent Primary School

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3GSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3124 of 13,686 nationally

About Skinners' Kent Primary School

Skinners' Kent Primary School is a state primary in Tunbridge Wells, within the Kent local authority, and it sits among a competitive field of 459 same-type schools across the county. In the most recent rankings, it placed 117th in Kent, placing it in the top 25 per cent of primary schools in the authority. Its top-performing local peers include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is fully subscribed with 210 pupils on roll, exactly matching its capacity, and it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake: 75 families applied for 30 places, with 28 of the 31 first-preference applicants receiving offers. That demand reflects its reputation in the area. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Gemma Wyatt, who oversees a mixed cohort of children aged 4 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressThe Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3GS
HeadteacherGemma Wyatt
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)16.2%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (7 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolDining HallPlaying FieldsArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsNetballRoundersTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: skps.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Skinners' Kent 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.