Penshurst CofE Primary School
High Street, Tonbridge, TN11 8BX
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
70
Headteacher
Mrs Sue Elliott & Mrs Emma Hamill
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
About Penshurst CofE Primary School
Penshurst CofE Primary School is a primary school in Penshurst, Tonbridge, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It admits both boys and girls. It is a Church of England school.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Penshurst CofE Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Penshurst CofE Primary 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 Penshurst CofE 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 offerPenshurst CofE Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Penshurst CofE Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Penshurst CofE Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Penshurst CofE 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
Penshurst CofE Primary School: frequently asked questions
What type of school is Penshurst CofE Primary School?
Penshurst CofE Primary School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Penshurst CofE Primary School cover?
Penshurst CofE Primary School serves pupils aged 4 to 11.
What SEND support does Penshurst CofE Primary School offer?
Penshurst CofE Primary School is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.
What is Penshurst CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Penshurst CofE Primary School Good after its inspection on 17 November 2022.
Where is Penshurst CofE Primary School?
Penshurst CofE Primary School is at High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8BX.
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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