Fordcombe Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
Address: The Green, Fordcombe
Town/City: Tunbridge Wells
County: Kent
Postcode: TN3 0RY
Telephone Number: 01892 740224
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Tenax Schools Trust
Sponsor: The Tenax Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Burton
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 57 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 54% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.8%

Location and administration

URN: 146400
DfE Number: 886/3313
UKPRN: 10081146
UPRN: 10035185120
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Sevenoaks (E07000111)
Constituency: Tonbridge (E14001549)
Electoral Ward: Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone (E05009963)
Diocese: CE31(Diocese of Rochester)

Easting & Northing: 552622E, 140271N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 8' 31.2" N 0° 10' 49.82" E
Plus Code: 9F3245RJ+R6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Chloe Archard - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Blackburn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Julie Burton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Lisa Cornell - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
  • Mr Mark Hurst - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2026.
  • Mrs Susan Lloyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2027.
  • Mr Donal McGrath - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 May 2029.
  • Mrs Sue Woods - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2026.
  • Ms Sue Woods - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 August 2025.
  • Mr Stephen Woolmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2029.