Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Tunbridge Wells

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Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9SF

132 Pupils

218 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

4.50% FSM %

76 Boys

56 Girls

About Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 132 pupils on roll. School capacity: 218. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Derham.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	East Sussex
Region	South East
Administrative District	Wealden
Parliamentary Constituency	Sussex Weald
Ward	Withyham
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10072462
URN	114559
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Alan Brundle	Chair of Governors	22/07/2025	01/09/2025	Appointed by LA
Alan Brundle	Chair of Governors	22/07/2025	01/09/2025	Appointed by LA
Alan Brundle	Chair of Governors	22/07/2025	01/09/2025	Appointed by LA
Alan Brundle	Chair of Governors	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by LA
Karen Bye	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	21/07/2025	Appointed by LA
Annette Funnell	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	N/A
John Black	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Wendy Breeze	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
The Revd Sue Diggory	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Lorna Dugglyby	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Johanna Eldridge	Governor	01/09/2024	21/07/2025	Appointed by LA
Nicholas Henshall	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?

Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex.

How many pupils does Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School have?

Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School has 132 pupils, with a capacity of 218.

What is the age range at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?

Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is Mrs Elizabeth Derham.

Where is Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School located?

Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is at Corseley Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9SF, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.

Does Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School currently open?

Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Elizabeth Derham

Corseley Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9SF

01892864305

www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 114559

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026