Temple Grove Academy

Temple Grove Academy is a mixed primary school based in Tunbridge Wells for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 179 pupils on roll. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mrs Rebekah Leeves.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Temple Grove Academy Good at its inspection on 12 March 2025. 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, 39% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 91.2% (absence 8.8%) (2024/25). Around 53.1% 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 Temple Grove Academy

You apply for a place at Temple Grove Academy 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

Temple Grove Academy 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.

Temple Grove Academy contact details and location

Temple Grove Academy is at Friar's Way, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3UA. The school office can be reached on 01892 520562. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.