East Peckham Primary School, Tonbridge

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small village school with a big sense of community, committed to providing the best quality education for all our pupils. Working in partnership with the dedicated governing body and supportive parents, we strive for excellence in everything we do. We insist on the highest standards, inspiring every learner through high quality, interactive and stimulating contexts."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, swimming, karate and film.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at East Peckham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 76% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put East Peckham Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to East Peckham Primary School are Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); Hadlow Primary School (2 miles, Good, 62% reading, 54% maths); Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 60% maths); and Leigh Academy Paddock Wood (2.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths).

East Peckham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about East Peckham Primary School (as of April 2026): 96% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

4.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 28 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 3 (1.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

East Peckham Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Beltring Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chidley Cross Road (adjacent), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

In 2024/25, East Peckham Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.