Benenden Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Benenden Church of England Primary School
Address: Rolvenden Road
Town/City: Cranbrook
Postcode: TN17 4EH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01580 240565
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The 10:10 Primary Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Alison Brook
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 213 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.7%

Location and administration

URN: 118597
DfE Number: 886/3022
UKPRN: 10074253
UPRN: 10000069843
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tunbridge Wells (E07000116)
Constituency: Weald of Kent (E14001570)
Electoral Ward: Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden (E05015806)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 580826E, 132744N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 3' 58.25" N 0° 34' 46.25" E
Plus Code: 9F323H8H+FR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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