Long Mead Community Primary School is a primary school in Tonbridge, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a foundation 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.
Long Mead Community Primary School currently has around 122 pupils on roll, which is about 58% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.7% boys and 53.3% girls. Around 56.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Waveney Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3JU |
| Website: | www.long-mead.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01732350601 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen Follows |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118575 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 122 |
| Number of Boys: | 57 |
| Number of Girls: | 65 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.00% | 89 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 5 |
| African | 4.10% | 5 |
| Indian | 4.10% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 3 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Mead Community Primary School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Mead County Junior School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Mead County Infant School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Trench Road , TN11 9NG | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Trench Road , TN11 9NG | - not rated | 472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Hugh Christie White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU | 2out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Christie School White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU | - not rated | 770 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Judd School Brook Street , TN9 2PN | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Tonbridge Brook Street , TN9 2PH | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayesbrook School Brook Street , TN9 2PH | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kent and Ashford College Brook Street , TN9 2PW | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waveney School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| YMCA West Kent 164 Shipbourne Road , TN10 3EJ | - not rated | 833 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT | - not rated | 917 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilden Grange School Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 38 Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BU | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.