Cage Green Primary School is a primary school in Tonbridge, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cage Green Primary School currently has around 218 pupils on roll, which is about 52% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 50.0% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 19 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.9%).
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.
| Address: | Cage Green Road, Tonbridge, TN10 4PT |
| Website: | www.cage-green.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01732354325 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Joanna Styles |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 147104 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 421 |
| Number of Pupils: | 218 |
| Number of Boys: | 116 |
| Number of Girls: | 102 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.90% | 172 |
| Other White | 5.50% | 12 |
| African | 2.80% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cage Green Primary School Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cage Green Primary School Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Hunt Road , TN10 4BB | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Junior School Hunt Road , TN10 4BB | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Higham School Lane , Hunt Road TN10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Christie School White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU | - not rated | 223 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Hugh Christie White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU | 2out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT | - not rated | 173 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| YMCA West Kent 164 Shipbourne Road , TN10 3EJ | - not rated | 897 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waveney School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilden Grange School Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 38 Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BU | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.