Tymberwood Academy, Gravesend

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Tymberwood, children are at the heart of everything we do. We want every child who comes through our doors to feel happy, safe and valued; to develop a genuine love of learning; and to know that we believe in them and what they can achieve. Our vision, Rooted in values. Reaching for excellence."

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Tymberwood Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Tymberwood Academy as their first choice and 67 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 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 Tymberwood Academy are The Riverview Academy (0.3 miles, Good); Westcourt Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 51% maths); King's Farm Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); and Whitehill Primary School (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 61% reading, 57% maths).

Tymberwood Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Tymberwood Academy is one of 65 schools run by Reach2 Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

45.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

Tymberwood Academy has a resourced provision for physical disability: 8 places, 10 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Gravesend Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Margaret's Crescent (adjacent), 230 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 265 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Tymberwood Academy issued 6 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Tymberwood Academy are Thamesview School (0.2 miles), St John's Catholic Comprehensive (0.8 miles) and Gravesend Grammar School (1 mile).