Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Tonbridge

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Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School

Tonbridge, TN12 7NY

204 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

13.20% FSM %

92 Boys

112 Girls

About Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School

Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies 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 204 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jane Mallon.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Tunbridge Wells
Parliamentary Constituency	Tunbridge Wells
Ward	Rural Tunbridge Wells
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to 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
Trust / Sponsor	THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened	01-05-2016
UKPRN	10056161
URN	142689
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Sir Robert Akenhead	Chair of Local Governing Body	24/03/2023	23/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Claire Aplin	Local Governor	06/12/2022	16/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Andrew Cameron	Local Governor	04/05/2025	03/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Natasha Crawley	Local Governor	27/06/2024	26/06/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Chantelle Foo	Local Governor	26/05/2023	25/05/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Steven Hiscocks	Local Governor	17/10/2024	16/10/2027	Elected by parents
Jane Mallon	Local Governor	01/05/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Alex McCaskill	Local Governor	28/03/2025	27/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel McDowell	Local Governor	23/11/2024	22/11/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Jennifer Reynolds	Local Governor	04/10/2022	03/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Jenny Reynolds	Local Governor	03/10/2025	02/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Sinead Roberts	Local Governor	30/11/2024	29/11/2027	Elected by school staff

Schools Nearby

Leigh Academy Mascalls

1.96 km • Tonbridge

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2.99 km • Tonbridge

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Leigh Academy Horsmonden

3.07 km • Tonbridge

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Pembury School

4.55 km • Tunbridge Wells

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Capel Primary School

4.74 km • Tonbridge

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Kent College Pembury

4.85 km • Tunbridge Wells

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School?

Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Tonbridge, Kent.

How many pupils does Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School have?

Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School has 204 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School?

Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is Miss Jane Mallon.

Where is Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School located?

Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is at Market Heath, Brenchley, Tonbridge, TN12 7NY, in the Kent local authority, South East.

Does Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School currently open?

Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Miss Jane Mallon

Market Heath, Brenchley, Tonbridge, TN12 7NY

01892722929

www.bmprimary.org.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 142689

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026