- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Schools in TN12
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: TN12 is a postcode district in Kent with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 17 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries279 primary · 2 secondary · 17 nurseries
Top-rated
All TN12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in TN12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in TN12
9 in TN12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
81 first choices, 88 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 618
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Tonbridge, TN12 7NY · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
44 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Top Secondary Schools in TN12
2 in TN12, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
190 first choices, 268 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 1,227
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in TN12
17 in TN12, highest Ofsted grade first
Marden Pre-School Playgroup
Tonbridge, TN12 9JX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Poppys Day Nursery Ltd
Staplehurst, TN12 0BU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Barnies Day Nursery
Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in TN12
2 in TN12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
190 first choices, 268 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 1,227
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
The Quest School
Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in TN12
1 in TN12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Quest School
Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in TN12
1 in TN12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Quest School
Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in TN12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good15
- Not graded yet9
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every TN12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
TN12 has 27 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in TN12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about TN12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in TN12?
TN12 has 27 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 17 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in TN12?
The highest-ranked schools in TN12 on Eduscope are Leigh Academy Horsmonden, Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in TN12?
There is 1 independent school in TN12, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in TN12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in TN12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.