Claremont Primary School, Tunbridge Wells
Claremont Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Tunbridge Wells. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 23 schools in Tunbridge Wells with published results, and 423rd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Claremont Primary School in detail
Claremont Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We hope that it will provide you with useful information about our school and will introduce you to our educational and personal values. I am proud to be the Headteacher of this exceptional school where all children, staff, governors and parents work hard together and are committed to ensuring a rich and caring learning environment for all."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, cross-country, karate, dance and choir.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Claremont Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 97% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Claremont Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 77 families put Claremont Primary School as their first choice and 178 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 17 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Claremont Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Claremont Primary School are St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 73% maths); St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 84% maths); The Wells Free School (0.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 84% maths); and St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths).
Claremont Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolSt James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolThe Wells Free SchoolSt Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Who goes there
3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 18 pupils (4.1%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells Rail Station, about 600 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Claremont Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 237 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Claremont Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Claremont Primary School are The Skinners' School (1.2 miles), Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School (1.3 miles), Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles).
The Skinners' SchoolTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar SchoolSkinners' Kent AcademyBennett Memorial Diocesan School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
3.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 89% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
11
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Claremont Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Claremont Primary School.
- Newton Lang at Claremont Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Pied Piper The Mead870m away · Not yet graded
- SJOut920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Claremont Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Claremont Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Your chances of a place at Claremont Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
433 pupils
420 places
13 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Tunbridge Wells
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tunbridge Wells
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
6.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
436
Total Pupils
229
Boys
207
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,883
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,006
Per pupil
£2321k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
3.4%
Persistent absence
386
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Claremont Primary School
What are SATs results like at Claremont Primary School?
Of the pupils at Claremont Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Claremont Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Claremont Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2009 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Claremont Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Claremont Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Claremont Primary School?
Claremont Primary School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Claremont Primary School?
Classes at Claremont Primary School average 31.1 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Claremont Primary School?
Claremont Primary School has around 436 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Claremont Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Claremont Primary School in 2024/25. 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Claremont Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Claremont Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Claremont Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Newton Lang at Claremont Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Claremont Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Claremont Primary School?
Claremont Primary School is at Banner Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5EB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)