Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School currently has around 111 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 45.0% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8RZ |
| Website: | www.rusthall-cep.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01892520582 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lyndsay Smurthwaite |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151115 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 111 |
| Number of Boys: | 54 |
| Number of Girls: | 57 |
| White British | 78.40% | 87 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 5 |
| African | 4.50% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusthall St Paul's CofE VA Primary School High Street , Rusthall TN4 8RZ | - not rated | 0 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 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School High Street , Rusthall TN4 8RZ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Infant School Burdett Road , Rusthall TN4 8RQ | - not rated | 77 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School Rydal Drive , TN4 9SU | 2out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntleys Secondary School for Boys Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,745 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 | 1,309 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood House School Barrow Lane , Langton Green TN3 0EB | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Court School Barrow Lane , Langton Green TN3 0EA | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.