Open Free School Primary Church of England Mixed

Bishop Chavasse Primary School

2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0FB
Part of: THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bishop Chavasse Primary School
Tonbridge, TN11 0FB
362 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
22.80% FSM %
186 Boys
176 Girls
About Bishop Chavasse Primary School

Bishop Chavasse Primary School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Tonbridge, Kent, 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 362 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Becks Hood.

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 Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary Constituency Tonbridge
Ward Vauxhall
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2017
UKPRN 10064781
URN 144634
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Chris Hammond Chair of Local Governing Body 02/10/2023 01/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Ackroyd Local Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Broad Local Governor 07/01/2025 06/01/2028 Elected by parents
Revd Wendy Carr Local Governor 16/11/2023 15/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Becks Hood Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anthony Horner Local Governor 08/07/2024 07/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kelly Kyte Local Governor 18/05/2023 17/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Dr Ian Virrels Local Governor 21/06/2025 20/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Wilkes Local Governor 25/01/2025 24/01/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Hillview School for Girls
0.56 km • Tonbridge
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Somerhill
0.59 km •
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Weald of Kent Grammar School
0.73 km • Tonbridge
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Royal Rise Primary School
0.8 km • Tonbridge
Other
Tonbridge Grammar School
1.14 km • Tonbridge
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The Judd School
1.87 km • Tonbridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bishop Chavasse Primary School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Tonbridge, Kent.
Bishop Chavasse Primary School has 362 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Bishop Chavasse Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The admissions policy at Bishop Chavasse Primary School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Bishop Chavasse Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Bishop Chavasse Primary School is Mrs Becks Hood.
Bishop Chavasse Primary School is at 2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0FB, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Bishop Chavasse Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bishop Chavasse Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Becks Hood
2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0FB
01732676040
www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
Location
TN11 0FB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144634
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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