Which is the best primary school in Tunbridge Wells?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Langton Green Primary School ranks first of 23 ranked primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Tunbridge Wells ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Tunbridge Wells?

23 primary schools in Tunbridge Wells published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, ranked

The 23 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Langton Green Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
2
Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

29%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
3
Claremont Primary School
Community school

34%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
4
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

3%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
5
Broadwater Down Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
6
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

11%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
7
Southborough CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

19%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
8
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
9
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

23%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
10
St John's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
11
The Wells Free School
Free schools

6%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
12
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

5%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
13
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
14
Pembury School
Community school

5%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
15
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Community school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
16
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
17
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

23%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
18
Skinners' Kent Primary School
Academy sponsor led

17%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
19
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
20
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
21
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

3%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
22
Frant Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
23
Skinners' Temple Grove
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

39%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Tunbridge Wells?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Langton Green Primary School ranks first of 23 ranked primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Tunbridge Wells ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Tunbridge Wells?: 23 primary schools in Tunbridge Wells published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.