Shipbourne School

Shipbourne School is a mixed primary school based in Shipbourne, near Tonbridge for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 58 pupils on roll. That puts it among the smaller primary schools in Tonbridge on our figures. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mrs Terri Daters.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Shipbourne School Good at its inspection on 9 July 2024. 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, 86% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 96.3% (absence 3.7%) (2024/25). Around 14.5% 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 Shipbourne School

You apply for a place at Shipbourne 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

Shipbourne 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.

Shipbourne School contact details and location

Shipbourne School is at Stumble Hill, Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9PB. The school office can be reached on 01732 810344. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.