Tymberwood Academy
Cerne Road, Gravesend, DA12 4BN
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
402
Headteacher
Miss Charlie Ballinger
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Tymberwood Academy
Based in Gravesend, Tymberwood Academy is a primary school for children aged 3 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 402 pupils. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Miss Charlie Ballinger leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 3 March 2022, Tymberwood Academy was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 69% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 7.5%, which is attendance of about 92.5% (2024/25). Around 48.0% 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 Tymberwood Academy
You apply for a place at Tymberwood Academy on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. 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
Tymberwood Academy is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Physical disability. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 8; PD - Physical Disability. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Tymberwood Academy contact details and location
You will find Tymberwood Academy at Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN. The school office can be reached on 01474 361193. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Tymberwood Academy admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Tymberwood Academy 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 Tymberwood Academy 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 offerTymberwood Academy results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Tymberwood Academy
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 8; PD - Physical Disability
Specialisms
- Physical disability
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Tymberwood Academy
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Tymberwood Academy 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
Tymberwood Academy: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Tymberwood Academy?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Tymberwood Academy as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Tymberwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Tymberwood Academy Good at its inspection on 3 March 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Tymberwood Academy and what ages does it take?
Tymberwood Academy has around 402 pupils on roll and covers ages 3 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Tymberwood Academy offer?
Tymberwood Academy is recorded as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need include Physical disability. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Tymberwood Academy have a nursery or wraparound care?
Tymberwood Academy offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Tymberwood Academy's term dates and INSET days?
Tymberwood Academy 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 Tymberwood Academy and how do I contact the school?
Tymberwood Academy is at Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN. The office number is 01474 361193. A map and directions are on this page.
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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