St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary voluntary-controlled school in Tunbridge Wells, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 68% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 333 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 35.1%, 45% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.5%.
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At St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
76% met the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths.
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.5%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 35.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 333 pupils on roll.
45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
107/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
35/mo
33% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Nearest Station
High Brooms Rail Station
0.5km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.