Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Address: Corseley Road, Groombridge
Town/City: Tunbridge Wells
County: Kent
Postcode: TN3 9SF
Telephone Number: 01892 864305
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Derham
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 117 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 54% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114559
DfE Number: 845/3332
UKPRN: 10072462
UPRN: 10000072793
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wealden (E07000065)
Constituency: Sussex Weald (E14001533)
Electoral Ward: Withyham (E05011665)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 553009E, 136771N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 6' 37.62" N 0° 11' 4.38" E
Plus Code: 9F32456M+5R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Holmewood House School (2.9km)
  2. Langton Green Primary School (3.1km)
  3. St Michael's Primary School (3.2km)
  4. Fordcombe Church of England Primary School (3.5km)
  5. Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School (4.1km)
  6. St Mark's Church of England Primary School (4.2km)
  7. Broadwater Down Primary School (4.9km)
Governors

  • John Black - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Wendy Breeze - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Alan Brundle - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Karen Bye - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Phoebe Cameron - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Jason Craft - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • The Revd Sue Diggory - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Lorna Dugglyby - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Annette Funnell - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2026. Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Gavin Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Nicholas Henshall - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Charlotte Knight - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Neil Lovett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Matthew Marriott - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Kelly McDonagh - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Beth Morris-Boag - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Matthew Naracott - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • James Proctor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ben Sear - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Birgit Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Jane Sykes - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mary Symes - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Jessica Tabbah - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Kayleigh Vile - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • James Vine - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mandy Watson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Alex Whittaker - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 July 2026.