Is Bishop Chavasse Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 July 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 355th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bishop Chavasse Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 65% of pupils at Bishop Chavasse Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bishop Chavasse Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bishop Chavasse 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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Bishop Chavasse Primary School

2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0FB

Local ranking355th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 July 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 65.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 69.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 362
Boys: 193 (52%)
Girls: 178 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (88% full)
SEND: 16.6%
FSM Eligible: 23.8%
EAL: 18.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,983/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.2%
Mixed Other: 6.7%
White Other: 4.4%
Black African: 4.4%
Asian Indian: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.1%
Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%

72.2%

White British

6.7%

Mixed Other

4.4%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01732676040

office@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk

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2a Baker Lane

Tonbridge, South East

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Administrative

URN: 144634
UKPRN: 10064781
Establishment No.: 2086
Trust: THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST

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