St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

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St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Powder Mill Lane, High Brooms, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9DY

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Tunbridge Wells where 59% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

333

Ages

4-11

FSM

48.2%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

71.0%

Writing

73.0%

Maths

63.0%

RWM Combined

59.0%

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About St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 333 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Powder Mill Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9DY | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
Jul 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's latest exam results?

St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN4 9DY).

How many pupils attend St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 333 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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