Tubbenden Primary School
102%
Capacity
667
Pupils
5.7x
Demand
About Tubbenden Primary School
Tubbenden Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bromley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 667 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 654 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Tubbenden Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stacey Taylor, it falls under Bromley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2175th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 69 in Bromley.
Tubbenden Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 294 applications for 52 places, making it 5.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tubbenden Primary School include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bromley, Tubbenden Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sandy Bury, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 9SD |
| Headteacher | Stacey Taylor |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 667 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.5% |
| School Capacity | 667 / 654 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2175th of 13,686
Nationally
475th of 1,592
In London
21st of 69
In Bromley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
294
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (13% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandy Bury, Orpington
Bromley, BR6 9SD
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