Broomhill Bank School, Tunbridge Wells
Broomhill Bank School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Tunbridge Wells, part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Broomhill Bank School in detail
Broomhill Bank School in its own words
In its own words: "Our students will receive the very highest quality learning opportunities and experiences, enabling them to reach their full potential in preparation for life as independent adults with a lifelong thirst for knowledge and self-improvement."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our aim at Broomhill Bank School is to prepare our students for life."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Broomhill Bank School are Meadows School (1.6 miles, Requires improvement); Nexus Foundation Special School (2.8 miles, Good); Oakley School (2.9 miles, Good); and YMCA West Kent (4.7 miles).
Meadows SchoolNexus Foundation Special SchoolOakley SchoolYMCA West Kent
The trust
Broomhill Bank School is one of 11 schools run by Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT), an academy trust.
All 11 schools in Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
Where pupils go next
Of the 56 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 91% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 18% to a further education college and 2% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (6%).
Almost every pupil at Broomhill Bank School has an education, health and care plan (404 of 404 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Broomhill Bank School has a resourced provision (440 places, 402 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (440 places, 402 pupils on roll) for speech, language and communication needs and autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Broomhill Bank School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 33 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Broomhill Bank School issued 37 suspensions, 9.4 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2018 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
37.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision and SEN unit: Speech and language, Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Broomhill Bank School
Term 6 Newsletter 2025-2026
23 Jul 2026
Term 5 Newsletter 2025-2026
22 May 2026
Term 4 Newsletter 2025-2026
20 Apr 2026
Term 3 Newsletter 2025-2026
12 Mar 2026
Term 2 Newsletter 2025-2026
5 Jan 2026
Term 1 Newsletter 2025-2026
3 Nov 2025
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
404 pupils
440 places
36 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Tunbridge Wells
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tunbridge Wells
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
404
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Broomhill Bank School has a resourced provision (440 places, 402 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (440 places, 402 pupils on roll) for speech, language and communication needs and autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
404
Total Pupils
258
Boys
146
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
71
Teachers
5.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,593
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
19.3%
Overall absence
48.1%
Persistent absence
312
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Broomhill Bank School
What are GCSE results like at Broomhill Bank School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Broomhill Bank School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 8.4. 2% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Broomhill Bank School's Ofsted rating?
Broomhill Bank School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Broomhill Bank School?
No fixed boundary. When Broomhill Bank School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Broomhill Bank School?
Broomhill Bank School has around 404 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Broomhill Bank School have specialist SEN provision?
Broomhill Bank School has a resourced provision (440 places, 402 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (440 places, 402 pupils on roll) for speech, language and communication needs and autism.
What is attendance like at Broomhill Bank School?
19.3% of sessions were missed at Broomhill Bank School in 2024/25. 48.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Broomhill Bank School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Broomhill Bank School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Broomhill Bank School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Broomhill Bank School?
Broomhill Bank School is at Broomhill Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)