Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 132 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
132
Pupils
218
Capacity
61%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is managed by East Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: 218 places, 61% filled: places available
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 218 places. 132 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 218 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Tunbridge Wells.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Corseley Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9SF
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 4.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114559
Other Primary Schools in Tunbridge Wells
If Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Tunbridge Wells are the next closest alternatives.
Frant Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TN3 9DX
Pembury School Catchment Area
Community school · TN2 4EB
Claremont Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN2 5EB
Langton Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN3 0JG
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · TN4 9SU
Broadwater Down Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TN2 5RP
Other Church of England Schools in East Sussex
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lewes
Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Battle
Beckley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rye
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bexhill-on-Sea
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
St Michael's Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Hartfield · 2.0 miles away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Tunbridge Wells · 2.6 miles away
Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Tunbridge Wells · 3.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 218 places and currently has 132 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School? ▾
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School? ▾
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.