Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Tunbridge Wells, South East TN3 0RY · Kent
About Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Tunbridge Wells, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 57 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 57; capacity filled 54.3%.
There are 34 schools in Tunbridge Wells; Fordcombe Church of England Primary School ranks 15th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)23%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)29.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fordcombe Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 57
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 29.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 54.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 23%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Langton Green Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 students · 1.9 km away
Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 2.9 km away
Holmewood House School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
439 students · 3.1 km away
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
108 students · 3.3 km away
Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students · 3.4 km away
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students · 3.5 km away
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students · 4.4 km away
Rose Hill School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
223 students · 4.6 km away
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,913 students · 4.7 km away
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students · 4.8 km away
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Stanhope Primary School
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Orchard View Primary Academy
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Wroxton Church of England Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fordcombe Church of England Primary School a good school?
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 55.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fordcombe Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is not ranked: schools need a published Pupils on roll and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School had 57 students in 2025.
Is Fordcombe Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fordcombe Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.