Claremont Primary School

Community school · Primary school · Tunbridge Wells, Kent
TN2 5EB
Composite score
87.0

School overview

Claremont Primary School is a primary school serving Tunbridge Wells, Kent, classified by the DfE as a community school. It has 435 pupils aged 5 to 11 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Claremont Primary School 'Good'. In the most recent Key Stage 2 SATs, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the national average of 61%. Results have held broadly steady on the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 2% of primary schools in England.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 111 in reading and 110 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). 34% reached the higher standard across all three subjects (around 8% do so nationally). Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 3% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#346
National rank
#44
In South East
#10
In Kent
Top 2%
Nationally

Performance (KS2 SATs)

% meeting expected RWM
80%
% achieving higher RWM
34%
Reading average scaled score
111.0
National avg ≈ 105
Maths average scaled score
110.0
National avg ≈ 104
Reading progress
Maths progress

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Early years provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 435 % FSM ever-6 3.5% % EAL 22.5% Age range 5–11 Gender Mixed

Location

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