Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
Address: Beaman Close, Cranbrook Road, Goudhurst
Town/City: Cranbrook
County: Kent
Postcode: TN17 1DZ
Telephone Number: 01580 211365
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: Mr Ryan Laker
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.4%

Location and administration

URN: 118601
DfE Number: 886/3029
UKPRN: 10078482
UPRN: 10008665566
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tunbridge Wells (E07000116)
Constituency: Tunbridge Wells (E14001555)
Electoral Ward: Rural Tunbridge Wells (E05015805)
Diocese: CE06(Diocese of Canterbury)

Easting & Northing: 572817E, 137814N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 6' 51.1" N 0° 28' 3.9" E
Plus Code: 9F324F79+M3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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