Is Skinners' Kent Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 160th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Skinners' Kent Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at Skinners' Kent Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Skinners' Kent Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Skinners' Kent Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Skinners' Kent Primary School

The Avenue, Knights Wood, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3GS

Local ranking160th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 210
Boys: 116 (55%)
Girls: 96 (45%)
Capacity: 210 (101% full)
SEND: 18.1%
FSM Eligible: 16.2%
EAL: 20.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 15.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,552/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.6%
Mixed Other: 9.1%
Asian Indian: 8.6%
White Other: 8.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.8%
Asian Other: 2.9%
Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%

57.6%

White British

9.1%

Mixed Other

8.6%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01892553060

info@skps.org.uk

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The Avenue

Tunbridge Wells, South East

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Administrative

URN: 141085
UKPRN: 10053936
Establishment No.: 2045
Trust: SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST

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