Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Spring Lane, Bidborough
Town/City: Tunbridge Wells
County: Kent
Postcode: TN3 0UE
Telephone Number: 01892 529333
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Burton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 200 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.5%

Location and administration

URN: 118598
DfE Number: 886/3023
UKPRN: 10070333
UPRN: 100062566429
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tunbridge Wells (E07000116)
Constituency: Tunbridge Wells (E14001555)
Electoral Ward: Southborough & Bidborough (E05015814)
Diocese: CE31(Diocese of Rochester)

Easting & Northing: 556545E, 143127N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 9' 59.78" N 0° 14' 16.02" E
Plus Code: 9F32568Q+J4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Meadows School (1.2km)
  2. Southborough CofE Primary School (1.6km)
  3. Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.2km)
  4. St Gregory's Catholic School (2.2km)
  5. Nexus Foundation Special School (2.2km)
  6. Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (2.3km)
  7. Broomhill Bank School (2.4km)
  8. OA Tunbridge Wells (2.5km)
  9. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (2.7km)
  10. Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.7km)
Governors

  • Mrs Julie Burton - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Reverend Ti Chase - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Katherine Cullen - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 June 2027.
  • Mr David Gutteridge - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Mrs Shelley Heim - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2030.
  • Mr Rod Hillen - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Damien Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mrs Emma-Marie Layton - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Leitch - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Leitch - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Mullis - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 October 2010.
  • Mr Brian Smith - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2030.
  • Mr Ian Torpey - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
  • Mrs Caroline Warwood - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mrs Sophie Williams - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2026.