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Skinners' Temple Grove Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Skinners' Temple Grove is an academy sponsor led primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 179 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

179

Pupils

210

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Skinners' Temple Grove Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Skinners' Temple Grove?

The catchment area for Skinners' Temple Grove is the geographic zone Kent 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 siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Skinners' Temple Grove sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kent catchment area documents →

Skinners' Temple Grove: 210 places, 85% filled: places available

Skinners' Temple Grove has a published admission number of 210 places. 179 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 54.7% of pupils at Skinners' Temple Grove are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Tunbridge Wells.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kent 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. Find Kent school admissions →

Skinners' Temple Grove: School Information

Full address
Friars Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3UA
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
54.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139052

Other Primary Schools in Tunbridge Wells

If Skinners' Temple Grove is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Tunbridge Wells are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Skinners' Temple Grove 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Skinners' Temple Grove

What is the catchment area for Skinners' Temple Grove?

The catchment area for Skinners' Temple Grove is the geographic zone Kent 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 siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Skinners' Temple Grove oversubscribed?

Skinners' Temple Grove has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 179 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Skinners' Temple Grove?

Admission to Skinners' Temple Grove is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Skinners' Temple Grove cover?

Skinners' Temple Grove is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 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 Skinners' Temple Grove?

Skinners' Temple Grove was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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