St John's Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
631
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tunbridge Wells community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 631 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Niall Dosad, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5556th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 31 in Tunbridge Wells.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 220 applications for 90 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 100 were first-preference applications.
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 St John's Church of England Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Dance, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Choir, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, St John's Church of England Primary 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cunningham Road, St John's Ce Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9EW |
| Headteacher | Niall Dosad |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 631 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.6% |
| School Capacity | 631 / 630 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5556th of 13,686
Nationally
782nd of 2,034
In South East
20th of 31
In Tunbridge Wells
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
220
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
100 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cunningham Road, St John's Ce Primary School, Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9EW
Cunningham Road, St John's Ce Primary School, Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9EW
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