How many pupils does Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School have?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School has 200 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School?

The headteacher of Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is Laura Johnson.

What type of school is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is a Community school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School in?

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is in the Kent local authority area.

Community school Primary Open

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School

Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU

Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 1 November 2023). Last inspected 31 March 2026.

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200

Pupils

15.5%

Free school meals

About this school

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is a Community school serving primary age pupils, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The school has 200 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 1 November 2023). Last inspected 31 March 2026. The Headteacher is Laura Johnson. The school is administered by Kent local authority.

School details

Headteacher: Laura Johnson
Local authority: Kent
Gender: Mixed
URN: 118468

Contact

01892520114 office@bishops-down.kent.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School are handled by the school or the local authority (Kent). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

67%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →