Voluntary controlled school · Kent

St John's Church of England Primary School

Term dates

Kent council sets the term dates for this school. See all Kent dates, taken from the council's own page.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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How places are given: as a Church of England school, it may give priority to children of that faith, then usually by distance. Check its admissions policy.

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 79 families put this school as their first choice, and 89 places were offered. 79 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).

EntryPlaces offeredPut it firstGot their first choice
September 20268979100%
September 20259010088%
September 20249012174%

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

These clubs are registered with Ofsted at the school's postcode, so usually run on the school site:

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Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 22 March 2023: School remains Good.

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About and location

Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Pupils
633 (capacity 630)
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Rochester
Phone
01892678980
Address
Cunningham Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9EW
Website
st-johns-school.org.uk

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