Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Address: Market Heath, Brenchley
Town/City: Tonbridge
County: Kent
Postcode: TN12 7NY
Telephone Number: 01892 722929
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Tenax Schools Trust
Sponsor: The Tenax Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Jane Mallon
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 209 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.4%

Location and administration

URN: 142689
DfE Number: 886/3306
UKPRN: 10056161
UPRN: 100062546036
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tunbridge Wells (E07000116)
Constituency: Tunbridge Wells (E14001555)
Electoral Ward: Rural Tunbridge Wells (E05015805)
Diocese: CE31(Diocese of Rochester)

Easting & Northing: 567404E, 141906N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 9' 9.22" N 0° 23' 32.6" E
Plus Code: 9F32593R+2X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Leigh Academy Mascalls (2.0km)
  2. Leigh Academy Paddock Wood (3.0km)
  3. Leigh Academy Horsmonden (3.1km)
  4. Pembury School (4.6km)
  5. Capel Primary School (4.7km)
  6. Kent College Pembury (4.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Sir Robert Akenhead - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Sir Robert Akenhead - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2029.
  • Rev Andrew Cameron - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 May 2028.
  • Natasha Crawley - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 June 2027.
  • Mrs Chantelle Foo - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 May 2029.
  • Mrs Chantelle Foo - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 May 2026.
  • Steven Hiscocks - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2027.
  • Jane Mallon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Alex McCaskill - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2028.
  • Rachel McDowell - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2027.
  • Jenny Reynolds - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Sinead Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Lee Stoodley - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2028.