Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

In its own words: ""What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Rusthall St Paul's we are committed to achieving the highest aspirations for ourselves, both personally and as learners. We empower ourselves by making choices that will create the future we desire."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, athletics, dance and art.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3.55 per session.

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 5pm and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 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 Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School are Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 87% reading, 73% maths); Langton Green Primary School (1 mile, Good, 95% reading, 92% maths); Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 90% maths); and St Mark's Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 76% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School.

Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Inspire Academy Movement Trust, an academy trust.

50.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 37 pupils (34.3%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is High Rocks (Spa Valley Railway), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Erskine Park Road (s-bound), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 39 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

In 2024/25, Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School are Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1 mile), Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School (1.5 miles) and The Skinners' School (1.6 miles).