Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rydal Drive Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SU |
| Phone | 01892520114 |
| Reference Number | 118468 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 224 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.46%
Girls: 45.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.5% |
| White, Other | 13.4% |
| White & Asian | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-12-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-01 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-07-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-02-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-03-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-07-01 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-06-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Rose Hill School
Coniston Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY |
0.15 miles |
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Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8RZ |
0.74 miles |
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The Wells Free School
King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA |
0.79 miles |
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Southborough CofE Primary School
Broomhill Park Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0JY |
1.14 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Wilman Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9AL |
1.15 miles |
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EY |
1.18 miles |
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Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Langton Road, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0NP |
1.26 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Cunningham Road, St John's Ce Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9EW |
1.28 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Ramslye Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8LN |
1.31 miles |
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The Mead School
16 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN |
1.32 miles |
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Broadwater Down Primary School
Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RP |
1.36 miles |
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3PR |
1.41 miles |
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Claremont Primary School
Banner Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5EB |
1.47 miles |
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Holmewood House School
Barrow Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0EB |
1.47 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Hawkenbury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5BW |
1.51 miles |
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St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Powder Mill Lane, High Brooms, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9DY |
1.56 miles |
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Langton Green Primary School
Lampington Row, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0JG |
1.69 miles |
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Temple Grove Academy
Friars Way, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3UA |
1.84 miles |
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Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Spring Lane, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0UE |
1.85 miles |
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Skinners' Kent Primary School
The Avenue, Knights Wood, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3GS |
2.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH |
0.32 miles |
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Broomhill Bank School
Broomhill Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB |
0.48 miles |
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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UJ |
0.77 miles |
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The Skinners' School
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9PG |
0.83 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic School
Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL |
1.1 miles |
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XB |
1.12 miles |
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Meadows School
London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0RJ |
1.79 miles |
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Beechwood School
12 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD |
1.93 miles |
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Skinners' Kent Academy
Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY |
2.16 miles |
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Oakley School
Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4NE |
2.57 miles |
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Nexus Foundation Special School
Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA |
3.13 miles |
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Tonbridge Grammar School
Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR |
3.41 miles |
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Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH |
3.46 miles |
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Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JP |
3.49 miles |
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The Judd School
Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PN |
3.5 miles |
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Hillview School for Girls
Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE |
3.8 miles |
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Kent College Pembury
Old Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX |
3.95 miles |
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Tonbridge School
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4.43 miles |