St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, Tonbridge

In its own words: "The four elements of British Values are intertwined with Development Matters, which is at the heart of our Early Years Curriculum. The children are introduced to the language of British Values, and the adults actively encourage these aspects to be built upon within the setting, in terms of everyday routine and in building positive relationships."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Margaret's Collier Street Church of England Primary School. I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce you to our school community. As a rural village school at the heart of our community, we pride ourselves on our foundations in Christian principles while cherishing the rich variety of religious traditions that characterise our diverse society."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include eco club and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £12.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 fell from 100% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 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 St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School are Leigh Academy Marden (1.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 79% maths); Hunton Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 69% maths); Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); and Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 60% maths).

St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 24 pupils (19.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.8%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Marden Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.