Fordcombe Church of England Primary School

How places are decided at Fordcombe Church of England Primary School

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School has 57 pupils on roll.

What ages does Fordcombe Church of England Primary School take?

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Fordcombe Church of England Primary School located?

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is located in Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0RY, Kent.

How do I apply to Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Fordcombe Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Fordcombe Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Fordcombe Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Fordcombe Church of England Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.341 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?

When Fordcombe Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and all previously looked after children. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children who, when they start school, have siblings attending the school. A sibling is a full, half or step brother or sister living permanently in the same household, including an adoptive or foster brother or sister; 3. Parish — Children whose parents/guardians live in the Parish of Fordcombe, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When deciding between applicants who have equal entitlement under any of the above criteria, priority will be given to those in order of distance from their home to the school measured by a straight line, the nearest being accepted first. ... In the unlikely event that two or more children in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the school, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given a place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.9% of pupils at Fordcombe Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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