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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5BWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1611 of 13,686 nationally

About St Peter's Church of England Primary School

If you're a parent considering St Peter's Church of England Primary School in Tunbridge Wells, the feedback from other families is a strong starting point. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, a striking 94% of parents said they would recommend the school. The sentiment is backed by specific praise: 95% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 93% felt the same about their child doing well. A combined 94% agreed that the school has high expectations. The school is clearly popular, too. For entry in the 2025/26 academic year, St Peter's received 99 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.3. Of those, 43 were first-preference applications, and 29 first-preference offers were made, meaning competition for a spot is significant.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHawkenbury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5BW
HeadteacherJoanna Langton
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)14.2%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballCross CountryFootballGymnasticsAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingEco ClubDramaChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's Church of England Primary School

St Peter's 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.