St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School — Primary School in Tunbridge Wells

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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2EY

206 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

33.50% FSM %

95 Boys

111 Girls

About St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 206 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Moira Duncombe.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Tunbridge Wells
Parliamentary Constituency	Tunbridge Wells
Ward	St James'
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	10069080
URN	118724
Data Last Updated	11-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Father John Caster	Chair of Governors	19/07/2018	31/08/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sarah Barter	Governor	12/08/2023	12/08/2027	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Lisa Beaty	Governor	15/11/2023	15/11/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Mario Beneventi	Governor	25/02/2025	25/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Bithell	Governor	10/05/2023	10/05/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Georgina Burkinshaw	Governor	22/09/2024	22/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Moira Duncombe	Governor	04/11/2014	04/11/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Charlotte Hunter	Governor	31/10/2023	31/10/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Ben Johnson	Governor	15/03/2022	12/03/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Jolene Williams-Chen	Governor	01/05/2023	30/04/2027	Elected by parents