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Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School

Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SU

Community school

Pupils

200

Ages

3-11

FSM

15.5%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

87.0%

Writing

70.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

67.0%

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About Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 200 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SU | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
Jul 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Mar 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School

What is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School located?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN4 9SU).

How many pupils attend Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School has around 200 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School with other schools?

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