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Schools in TN2 postcode district

Schools in postcode district TN2. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider TN2 area.

Covers: Beechwood, Claremont, Knights Wood, Oakley, Pantiles, Park, Pembury, and Sherwood

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of TN2. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

9state-funded schools in TN2, Kent (+3 independent, fees usually apply)

  • 7Primary
  • 1Secondary
  • 1Other
  • 3Independent
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. TN2 covers the schools and averages on this page. Tunbridge Wells is the whole council area for census and crime, which may not match your street. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for TN2

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in TN2, each shown separately. Crime relates to the whole council area. The other two relate to this postcode district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely below England average64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsIndicative for TN2 (deprivation near schools here; uses Tunbridge Wells population)
  • Deprivation near schoolsLess deprived than average for EnglandIMD band 8 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in TN2
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good5 of 5 graded Good or Outstanding (12 schools in TN2)Schools in postcode district TN2

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with TN2 and Tunbridge Wells.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£465,399 (+2.7% year on year)Postcode district TN2 (where available)
  • Flood riskLowPostcode district TN2
  • BroadbandSuperfast available (96%+ premises, 30+ Mbps)Postcode district TN2

Postcode district TN2

Schools and other averages for postcode district TN2. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
9 (7 primary, 1 secondary)
Average attendance
95.1%
Average free school meals
24.5%
Average SEN
25.7%
Average EAL
21.9%
Deprivation around local schools
Less deprived than average for England
Average house price
£465,399 (+2.7% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Superfast available (96%+ premises, 30+ Mbps)
Green space
Moderate – local parks and playing fields nearby
Council tax
Typical band C–D

Wider area: Tunbridge Wells

Census and crime for the whole of Tunbridge Wells (the local council within Kent). These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
115,311
Households
46,238
Aged under 18
22.5%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
58.1%
Aged 65+
19.4%
Ethnicity
White 92%, Asian 4%, Mixed 3%
Crimes (estimated)
7,414
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
64.3Below national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked Aug 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Tunbridge Wells. Crime figures are rough estimates for the council area, not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 12 schools in postcode district TN2 (11 within your 3 mile list filter — others are faded). Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in
  • Faded pins = outside your distance filter

How far from the TN2 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in TN2 are included — we measure the straight-line distance from TN2 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every TN2 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In TN2, 4 of 7 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use TN2 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 9 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 1 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of TN2 centre

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Each card shows key statistics for that school. If you are unsure what a figure means, see the data guide at the bottom of the page.

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  • Skinners' Temple Grove

    Friars Way, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UA

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Some aspects not as strong

    View on Ofsted

    0 milesstraight-line from TN2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    163
    Free school meals
    53.1%
    SEN
    22.3%
    EAL
    25.1%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    16.2%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    39% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Skinners' Kent Primary School

    The Avenue, Knights Wood, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3GS

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from TN2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    212
    Free school meals
    18%
    SEN
    18.1%
    EAL
    20.5%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    13.6%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    59% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • St Peter's Church of England Primary School

    Hawkenbury Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5BW

    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    No overall grade

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Mar 2025): no overall grade — quality of education and early years good; behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.1 milesstraight-line from TN2 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    208
    Free school meals
    12.5%
    SEN
    12.8%
    EAL
    21.3%
    Attendance
    96.9%
    Persistent absence
    4.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    70% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Claremont Primary School

    Banner Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5EB

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.4 milesstraight-line from TN2 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    436
    Free school meals
    3.7%
    SEN
    4.6%
    EAL
    22.5%
    Attendance
    97.1%
    Persistent absence
    4.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    80% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • The Mead School

    Independent · fees applyThis is an independent school. Fees usually apply, and admissions are handled by the school — not your local authority.

    16 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5SN

    Type
    Other independent school
    Age range
    3–11
    ISI
    No Ofsted grade
    View on Ofsted

    1.8 milesstraight-line from TN2 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    203
    Free school meals
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    SEN
    6.9%
    EAL
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    Attendance
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    Admissions
    Apply directly to the school (fees usually apply)
    Attainment
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    School page

  • Pembury School

    Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4EB

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    No overall grade

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    1.9 milesstraight-line from TN2 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    400
    Free school meals
    13.3%
    SEN
    7.8%
    EAL
    10%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    5.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Broadwater Down Primary School

    Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5RP

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.2 milesstraight-line from TN2 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    109
    Free school meals
    40.4%
    SEN
    27.2%
    EAL
    39.2%
    Attendance
    95.1%
    Persistent absence
    11.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    77% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

Common questions about schools in TN2

How many schools are in the TN2 postcode district?
We list 9 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with TN2: 7 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 other phases. We also list 3 independent (fees usually apply), clearly labelled on each card.
What areas does TN2 cover?
Postcode district TN2 spans Beechwood, Claremont, Knights Wood, Oakley, Pantiles, Park, Pembury, and Sherwood. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in TN2?
Among state-funded schools on this page: 5 Good and 4 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is school attendance like in TN2?
Across state-funded schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95.1% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are TN2 schools hard to get into?
Of state-funded schools with an admissions label here: 4 usually oversubscribed, 2 often have places, 1 about average. This is a guide only — check your council’s admissions booklet.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for TN2 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published Ofsted overall grade and date where we have them, plus a link to the Ofsted reports site. Fee-paying association independent schools are usually inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) instead: we link to ISI reports and do not invent an Ofsted-style grade. Non-association independents inspected by Ofsted show the same Ofsted grades and report link when published in Ofsted’s open management information.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Estimated crime (national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district), deprivation near those schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools here. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough estimate: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district (using council population). Not police records for your street. Rates can differ between districts in the same council.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.