Broomhill Bank School, based in Tunbridge Wells, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Broomhill Bank School currently has around 392 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.3% boys and 34.7% girls. Around 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 402 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 23% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0TB |
| Website: | https://www.broomhillbank.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01892510440 |
| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steven Ackerley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119026 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/03/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 440 |
| Number of Pupils: | 392 |
| Number of Boys: | 256 |
| Number of Girls: | 136 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.70% | 336 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 10 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 8 |
| African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School Rydal Drive , TN4 9SU | 2out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rusthall St Paul's CofE VA Primary School High Street , Rusthall TN4 8RZ | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School High Street , Rusthall TN4 8RZ | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School High Street , Rusthall TN4 8RZ | 2out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Infant School Burdett Road , Rusthall TN4 8RQ | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | - not rated | 969 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntleys Secondary School for Boys Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Opportunities Centre Broomhill Bank School , Risthall TN3 0TB | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OA Tunbridge Wells St Johns Road , TN4 9TX | 1out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.