Tymberwood Academy

About Tymberwood Academy

Tymberwood Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 402 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Tymberwood Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charlie Ballinger, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8474th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 25 in Gravesham.

Tymberwood Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 46 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Tymberwood Academy include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, Tymberwood Academy 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.

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