St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 632 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
632
Pupils
630
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is managed by Kent 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.
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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 →St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3PR
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 9.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118725
Other Primary Schools in Tunbridge Wells
If St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Tunbridge Wells are the next closest alternatives.
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Pembury School Catchment Area
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Claremont Primary School Catchment Area
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Langton Green Primary School Catchment Area
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Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Is St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 632 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover? ▾
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 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 St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.