Bishop Chavasse Primary School

A good free schools school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bishop Chavasse Primary School.

Tonbridge, TN110FB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 July 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
2a Baker Lane
Tonbridge, TN110FB
Phone
1732676040
Website
bishopchavasseschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144634
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0FB
Website
www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
352
Free School Meals
23.3% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0

Limited historical data available (current year only).

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Bishop Chavasse Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
352 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Fulfilling our potential, achieving excellence together"

Wisdom Compassion Honesty

Church of England ethos; Jesus is at the heart of Christianity; linked to the parable ‘The Wise and the Foolish Builder’

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs Hood describing Bishop Chavasse as a welcoming two-form entry Church of England Primary school established in 2017, with a new purpose-built building, Forest School, three playgrounds and strong community links; emphasises nurturing, high academic expectations and an open-door policy, and the aim to achieve excellence together.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

hockey tag rugby dodgeball pottery painting dance French girls’ football boxing gardening sewing Early Years club

Sports

hockey tag rugby dodgeball football netball

Facilities

new purpose-built school building three playgrounds Forest School music room play therapy rooms wooded area for Outdoor Learning two-form entry

Curriculum Highlights

Maths Mastery Power of Reading Forest School progression of skills Stunning Starts and Fabulous Finales for each term’s learning theme cross-phase experience days visitors to school residential visits extra-curricular clubs

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

wrap around care provider (Newton Lang) provide supper and activities until 6.30pm

SEND Provision

SEND Information Evening described a graduated approach to SEND provision (including EHCPs), EHCP process changes at county level, High Needs Funding and where parents can find further support

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