Bishops Down Primary School
Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SU
Age range
Ages 3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
200
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Johnson
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Local authority
Kent
About Bishops Down Primary School
Bishops Down Primary School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a nursery.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range. The school has a breakfast club and an after-school club.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers physical disability. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 8; PD - Physical Disability
Specialisms
Physical disability
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Bishops Down Primary School term dates
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
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Bishops Down Primary School?
Bishops Down Primary School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Bishops Down Primary School cover?
Bishops Down Primary School serves pupils aged 3 to 11.
What SEND support does Bishops Down Primary School offer?
Bishops Down Primary School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include physical disability.
What is Bishops Down Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bishops Down Primary School Requires Improvement after its inspection on 31 March 2026.
Where is Bishops Down Primary School?
Bishops Down Primary School is at Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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