St John's CEP School
Cunningham Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9EW
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
633
Headteacher
Mr Niall Dosad
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
About St John's CEP School
St John's CEP School is a mixed primary school based in Tunbridge Wells for children aged 4 to 11. It has approximately 633 pupils on roll, making it one of the larger primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. It has a Church of England religious character. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mr Niall Dosad leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 22 March 2023, St John's CEP School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words. The school also recently received a very positive SIAMS inspection and retained it's centre of excellence status with the Inclusion Quality Mark in 2026.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 78% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2025/26). Overall absence stands at 3.4%, which is attendance of about 96.6% (2025/26). Around 11.2% 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 St John's CEP School
You apply for a place at St John's CEP 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
St John's CEP 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. Likewise, we are proud to be a centre of excellence with IQM (the Inclusion Quality Mark).
St John's CEP School contact details and location
You will find St John's CEP School at Cunningham Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9EW. The school office can be reached on 01892 678980. 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.
St John's CEP School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
St John's CEP 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 St John's CEP 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 offerSt John's CEP School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at St John's CEP School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at St John's CEP School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
St John's CEP 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
St John's CEP School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at St John's CEP School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming St John's CEP School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is St John's CEP School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated St John's CEPSchool Good at its inspection on 22 March 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is St John's CEP School and what ages does it take?
St John's CEP School has around 631 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does St John's CEP School offer?
St John's CEP 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.
What are St John's CEP School's term dates and INSET days?
St John's CEP Primary 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 St John's CEP School and how do I contact the school?
St John's CEP School is at Cunningham Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9EW. The office number is 01892 678980. A map and directions are on this page.
Does St. John's CEP School have wraparound care?
We have Early Birds (our breakfast club) here. Whilst we do not currently have an onsite afterschool club - there are several local clubs which collect from the school - please ask for more information.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed and updated Autumn 2026.
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