Bishop Chavasse School
2A Baker Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0FB
Pupils
362
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
362
Headteacher
Mrs Becks Hood
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
About Bishop Chavasse School
Bishop Chavasse School is a primary school in Tonbridge for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 362 pupils are on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Tonbridge on our figures. It has a Church of England religious character. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mrs Becks Hood leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 5 July 2022, Bishop Chavasse School 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 65% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 5.0%, which is attendance of about 95.0% (2024/25). Around 19.7% 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 Bishop Chavasse School
You apply for a place at Bishop Chavasse School 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
Bishop Chavasse 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
For working families the school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Bishop Chavasse School contact details and location
You will find Bishop Chavasse School at 2A Baker Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB. The school office can be reached on 01732 676040. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 05/07/2022
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
Bishop Chavasse School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Bishop Chavasse School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria. As a Church of England school, faith-based criteria may apply in oversubscription - a supplementary information form is usually required.
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? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Bishop Chavasse 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 offerBishop Chavasse School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Bishop Chavasse School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Bishop Chavasse School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Bishop Chavasse School term dates: Bishop Chavasse School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
The school has published a 2026-27 calendar
Bishop Chavasse School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Bishop Chavasse School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Bishop Chavasse School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Bishop Chavasse School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bishop Chavasse School Good at its inspection on 5 July 2022. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Bishop Chavasse School and what ages does it take?
Bishop Chavasse School has around 362 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Bishop Chavasse School offer?
Bishop Chavasse 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 Bishop Chavasse School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Bishop Chavasse School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Bishop Chavasse School's term dates and INSET days?
Bishop Chavasse 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 Bishop Chavasse School and how do I contact the school?
Bishop Chavasse School is at 2A Baker Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB. The office number is 01732 676040. 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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