Edenbridge Primary School
High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AB
Pupils
412
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
412
Headteacher
Mary Gates
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Edenbridge Primary School
Edenbridge Primary School is a primary school in Edenbridge for children aged 3 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 412 pupils are on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Edenbridge. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mary Gates.
Inspection at a glance
Ofsted rated Edenbridge Primary School Good at its inspection on 11 October 2022. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At key stage 2, 72% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 92.7% (absence 7.3%) (2024/25). Around 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Edenbridge Primary School
You apply for a place at Edenbridge Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Edenbridge Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
Edenbridge Primary School offers an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Edenbridge Primary School contact details and location
Edenbridge Primary School is at High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AB. The school office can be reached on 01732 863787. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 11/10/2022
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Edenbridge Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Edenbridge Primary School does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Edenbridge Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerEdenbridge Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Edenbridge Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Edenbridge Primary School
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Edenbridge Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Edenbridge Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Edenbridge Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Edenbridge Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Edenbridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Edenbridge Primary School Good at its inspection on 11 October 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Edenbridge Primary School offer?
Edenbridge Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Edenbridge Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Edenbridge Primary School offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Edenbridge Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Edenbridge Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Edenbridge Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Edenbridge Primary School is at High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AB. The office number is 01732 863787. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Edenbridge Primary School and what ages does it take?
Edenbridge Primary School has around 412 pupils on roll and covers ages 3 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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