Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Tunbridge Wells, South East TN3 9SF · East Sussex
#499 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#2687 of 15,697 nationally
About Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Tunbridge Wells, in the East Sussex local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 117 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 76.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 499th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (88th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (71th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 117; capacity filled 53.7%.
There are 34 schools in Tunbridge Wells; Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School ranks 8th 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%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- 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%)7.7%
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 Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 117
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 53.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Holmewood House School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
439 students · 2.9 km away
Langton Green Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 students · 3.1 km away
St Michael's Primary School
Hartfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
74 students · 3.2 km away
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
57 students · 3.5 km away
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
108 students · 4.1 km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 4.2 km away
Broadwater Down Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students · 4.8 km away
Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 5.1 km away
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Hartfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students · 5.1 km away
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Bethersden Primary School
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117 students
Alexander First School
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118 students
Dallington Church of England Primary School
Heathfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
Stonegate Church of England Primary School
Wadhurst · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
Shipton Bellinger Primary School
Tidworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
Orchard Lea Infant School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
118 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School a good school?
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 76.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #499 of 2,471 in South East. 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 Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School ranks #499 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #2687 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School had 117 students in 2025.
Is Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Groombridge St Thomas' 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.