Forest Family Church

Forest Church is 'church outdoors' aimed at children but is for the whole family. An outdoor fresh environment with bible stories, games, prayer, crafts and quizzes all whilst getting to know each other and building a relationship with Jesus forever.

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Frequently asked questions asked by parents looking for the best schools near St Mary’s Church Leigh

How do I find out what schools are available around Tonbridge? 

There are some frighteningly frank websites for you to choose from. The Government one is https://www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables . You simply enter your location, perhaps Tonbridge, or another location and select primary schools or secondary schools. All the information parents need all there in percentages!

You could also try the paid for websites like www.schoolguide.co.uk . This one is quite cheap and you can pay monthly.

This is of course just the very first stage in selecting a school. You will to need see the videos on this page before even thinking of visiting the shortlist of schools on your list.

How do I find the state school catchment area in or around St Mary’s Church Leigh? 
If you just need to know your school catchment area try www.admissionsday.co.uk .If you are looking for exhaustive information on the schools as well go to www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk

How do I find out how good a school is?
You will absolutely have to visit the school. However, do look at the video below. For armed is to be fore warned!

Nursery Schools

What's the difference between nursery and preschool? 
Preschools usually work around a formal curriculum and trained teachers - making them a little more expensive! Nursery schools are usually a more relaxed learning environment and more flexible enrolment terms. They are also cheaper and vary greatly.

What age is a preschooler? Ages up to 4 is considered preschooler with toddlers are 1 - 3 year old bracket. Basically 4-year-old are not 'toddling' around any more and so are no longer toddlers!

What does preschool mean? A preschool, or nursery school, is a pre-primary school, or play school for early childhood education. Preschool is for children before they begin compulsory education at primary school. 

Is Pre K considered preschool? Pre K schools are pre-kindergartens.

This page should help you answer these school finding questions!

Creches

Local Area Creches and Day Nurseries for TN11
Click also to find: Childcare Services, Nursery Schools, After School Care

PreSchools and Playgroups for Tonbridge

Roselands Pre School Cage Green

Salisbury Rd, Tonbridge TN10 4PA, UK – 01732 365043

Lovely preschool that offers qualified caring staff with lots of enthusiasm and child development knowledge. Staff seem to know the children and families really well and support them day to day. The children seem really excited to go in and leave with lots of evidence of a busy day. The setting is fully inclusive, has disabled access and some limited parking.

Delarue Nursery School

Shipbourne Rd, Tonbridge TN11 9NN, UK – 01732 368777

Safee and lovely peaceful location

Hilden Oaks School & Nursery

38 Dry Hill Park Rd, Tonbridge TN10 3BU, UK – 01732 353941

This is a fabulous prep school with excellent results. It instills traditional values but has a forward thinking approach to education, helping each child reach their potential.

After School Care

Tonbridge Mini Child Care

8 Whistler Rd, Tonbridge TN10 4AS, UK

The Newborn Solution

4 Croft Cl, Tonbridge TN10 4LA, UK – 01732 351103

Stables Daycare

Mountains Stables, Noble Tree Rd, Hildenborough, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 8ND, UK – 01732 833266

The flight flew from RAF Brize Norton on 24th April 2024 with 500 cuddly giraffes on board to raise money and awareness for Great Ormond Street Hospital in memory of Louise Conway who died at just nine years old of leukaemia in 2013. Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate donated 50% of the production costs on behalf of the junior school, Chapter House, and our Forces community across campus - which is about 25% of our total student population.

For more information see:

Choosing a school around Tonbridge. This is an Australian video but has some really good Tips!

Tonbridge Independent Schools - Prep & Secondary - for Tonbridge

Independent Schools for Tonbridge - private preparatory and senior schools. Prep schools age 8 yrs to 11yrs or 13 yrs. Senior schools age 11yrs or 13 yrs to 18yrs. Some independent schools have a pre-prep department (age 3 to 8yrs) as well as prep and senior schools. Independent schools can be co-educational or single sex.

Best Tonbridge Secondary Schools -

Long Mead Community Primary School

Waveney Rd, Tonbridge TN10 3JU, UK – 01732 350601

Staff are excellent, children love being there. Rated good by OFSTED and excellent by the local authority. Praised for its caring attitude and the behaviour of the children as well as improving not just the children's lives, but the local community as well - local authority's view.

Staff are great with our kids

The Judd School

Brook Street, Tonbridge TN9 2PN, UK – 01732 770880

Pretty good school. As you would expect from any school, some teachers are better than others. Having said that, throughout my time at Judd, I have been thoroughly impressed by the level of teaching and the help and guidance available from staff. The school also enjoys a strong community spirit and as you can probably tell from some of the other reviews, has a healthy rivalry with Skinners. I will definitely miss my time as a student here as I move on to uni this year.

The Judd School is a great place to learn for secondary school students. It has a brilliant reputation for its high grades and excellent teaching. I am personally a student at this school and from my experience, the teachers make well-structured lessons and are always willing to answer questions and help students excel further. However, this is surprisingly not a "sink or swim" place. The buildings and facilities are sufficient, especially the science, technology and music departments. The Judd School even allows students to use the facilities for "super-curricular" activities and competitions.

Tonbridge Grammar School For Girls

Deakin Leas, Tonbridge TN9 2JR, UK – 01732 365125

I go to school here and it is amazing the staff are excellent and I am having an amazing education! I would recommend to all!

very good school my.

Independent Schools

The Schools at Somerhill

Somerhill, Tonbridge TN11 0NJ, UK – 01732 352124

As the Head of Derwent Lodge, Schools at Somerhill, I couldn't rate it more highly. This is a wonderful school, with caring staff and incredible facilities.

Yardley Court

Somerhill House, Tonbridge TN11 0NJ, UK – 01732 352124

Nice

Fosse Bank School

Noble Tree Rd, Hildenborough TN11 8ND, UK – 01732 834212

My son is here and has flourished at Fosse Bank. It's a lovely school that encourages individuality while celebrating success in a nurturing environment.

Hi spent many years at this school from 1977 to 1982/3 teachers where first class

Local Authority Schools - Primary & Secondary Schools

Local Authority primary and secondary schools for TN11 8RL . LEA primary schools age 4yrs (the year in which a child is 5) to 11yrs. Secondary schools age 11yrs to 16yrs or 18 yrs. Each school has a local catchment area.

Primary Schools

Sussex Road Community Primary School

Sussex Rd, Tonbridge TN9 2TP, UK – 01732 352367

It is a great place!

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Royal Rise Primary School

Royal Rise, Tonbridge TN9 2DQ, UK – 01732 354143

Very good school, my daughter is in YR, she is happy, safe, appreciated by her teachers and peers, and has shown a fantastic progress in her learning skills, some above the average level.

Stocks Green Primary School

Leigh Rd, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9AE, UK – 01732 832758

Good reputation, nice staff. Overall excellent environment.

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted reports directly to Parliament and is independent and impartial, inspecting and regulating services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

Click for the full database of OFSTED's inspection reports - check out schools in TN11 or anywhere in the country.
GetTheRightSchool was formed to offer a unique reference point on getting your child into the school of your choice. The web site covers all you need to about education choices with tips and a guide to the application process and issues that could impact your child's school day, from dealing with bullying, to money issues, to how to work out school catchment areas when they move schools.
Independent Schools Council Website - has a search facility: by county, school or postcode. The ISC brings together eight associations of independent schools, their heads, bursars and governors and represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK and overseas.
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Dyslexia support centres
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Special schools for Tonbridge for moderate to severe learning difficulties, ADHD, Autism, Physical impairment, complex health needs, communication difficulties, dyspraxia and other special needs.

Special Needs Schools around you

Oakley School

Waveney Rd, Tonbridge TN10 3JU, UK – 01892 823096

Like it because I go to this.school

Ridge View District Special School

54 Thorpe Ave, Tonbridge TN10 4PR, UK

Website with facility to search for many different kinds of special needs schools and links to lots of support groups.  Find a special needs school near Tonbridge or search the website for special schools throughout the UK

Adult Education Centres for TN11 - Language Tuition

Adult Education Centres for Tonbridge which may run evening or daytime language classes

Adult Education

Tonbridge Adult Education Centre

Avebury Ave, Tonbridge TN9 1TG, UK – 0300 041 2222

Skills Plus

Tonbridge Adult Education Centre, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge TN9 1TG, UK – 0300 041 9119

Medway School Of Ballroom Dancing

145 High St, Tonbridge TN9 1DH, UK – 01732 358355

Language Schools

Weald of Kent Grammar School

Tudeley Ln, Tonbridge TN9 2JP, UK – 01732 373500

Amazing school!! Fun, lively and a great community, unlike many other schools I looked around (tunbridge wells girls grammar) Weald was exceptional and when joining a school like this the nerves all just fly away and it’s so easy to make many amazing friends!

Really good school- supportive and fun

La Jolie Ronde Languages for Children

35 Waterloo Rd, Tonbridge TN9 2SW, UK

Language Schools for Tonbridge

Language schools for TN11. Also consider Adult Education Centres which might run evening language classes

Private Tutors for Tonbridge

Private Tuition for TN11
Click also to find: Language Schools, Translators & Interpreters

Private Tutors

Kumon Maths & English

Angel Centre, Angel Ln, Tonbridge TN9 1SF, UK – 01622 817544