At Bishop Chavasse School we know how important it is for you to choose the right school for your child. We look forward to welcoming you for our weekly tour which takes place on Thursdays at 9.15am to enable you to see teaching and learning and experience the atmosphere of our school. To book a visit to our school, please contact the school office on 01732 676040 or email admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk.

If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.

If you have any admission queries, please telephone the school on 01732 676040 and speak to a member of our office team or email us admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

In-Year Admissions

If you are looking to transfer your child from another primary school to Bishop Chavasse or have recently moved into the area, please complete an In-Year Admission form via the Kent County Council website. This will then need to be submitted to us via email to: admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk  

For further information regarding the admission criteria, please see the Kent County Council website. 

Please see our Admissions form page to complete the paperwork for an admission to our school.

Early Years 2026 Open Events

Please visit our Early Years 2026 page by clicking here for all details on how to book onto the Open Events.

Pupil Quotes:

Henry Year 1:

 ‘I like Bishop Chavasse because of all the toys and the yummy school dinners!’

 

 

 

Iyaanah Year 2:

‘I like being at Bishop Chavasse because I have made lots of friends and I really like Art, English and Maths. I also like the relationship that I have with my teachers.’

 

 

Ronnie Year 2:

'I like being at Bishop Chavasse as I can make lots of new friends and you can play with different things that you don’t have at home. I like learning and writing in my books! I like using different materials to help me. My favourite subject is PE.’

 

 

Flynn Year 3:

‘I like Bishop Chavasse because I get to learn about the Egyptians and I like learning about fossils in science. I also really like to play football at breaktime with my friends. My favourite subject is English. The teachers really help me learn a lot.’

 

 

Chloe Year 5:

‘I like Bishop Chavasse because of all the good equipment like the trim trail and opportunities in Forest School and to go swimming. My favourite subject is DT because I like to be creative and make things and then take them home. I like my teachers too.’

 

 

 

Did you know...

We offer wrap-around care from 7.30am to 6.30pm. Our incredible range of after school enrichment clubs includes a different sport every day (from hockey to tag ruby to dodgeball), pottery, painting, dance, French, girls’ football, boxing, gardening and sewing, and a special Early Years club in terms 1 and 2.

Our Early Years has been rated Outstanding - Ofsted (2022) said: “Children in Early Years are confident, independent and happy – they love their school. The quality of Early Years provision stands out.”

Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022, saying “Pupils are proud of their school. The values of respect and honesty were clear to see. This is a school with purpose and new direction.” Read more at: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/144634

We are proud to be a Church of England school, underpinned by a sound Christian ethos and our values of compassion, honesty and wisdom, which welcomes children of all faiths.

Our Two Form Entry school opened in 2017, and our modern school building opened in 2019, complete with brand new facilities such as: a dedicated music room, play therapy rooms, extensive outdoor play and learning areas, and a wooded area for Outdoor Learning.

In 2023, 76.7% of our EY children were “Reaching a Good Level of Development in key curriculum areas” compared with 67.3% nationally.

Key Stage 2 data 2023 showed that 79.2% were ‘reaching the expected standard’ in reading (68.3% national average); 69.8% in writing (60.1% national average) and 81.1% in maths (70.4% national average)

 We have a full time, dedicated SENDCO, and play therapists at school: “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Parents … were particularly positive about this aspect of the school” (Ofsted 2022).

Children in every year group receive Outdoor Learning sessions with our two accredited Outdoor Learning teachers. Children learn to swim at a local private school pool. We have a football team, netball team, two choirs and regular music lessons at school.

Parents say:

My two children have really flourished at Bishop Chavasse. The teachers have been fantastic, supporting them every step of the way, and they’ve made close friendships across the school. I love how open and inclusive the school is—welcoming everyone no matter their background, all grounded in the Christian values that really shine through. The music opportunities are brilliant too; there’s so much singing and creativity going on, which my kids absolutely enjoy. And behind it all is a dedicated staff and a lively PTA that really brings the community together

Bishop Chavasse is a nurturing school that thrives due to its dedicated teachers and staff. Their commitment fosters a strong sense of community, making it a truly special school.

Admission arrangements consultation

We are currently consulting on our admissions policy for 2026-27. 

The purpose of this consultation is so that we, as a school, comply with the DfE (Department of Education) School Admissions Code 2021 and consult with the local and wider community where there are either proposed changes or for general review which is required every 7 years. The code requires consultation in the following circumstances:

1. When changes are proposed to admission arrangements, all admission authorities must consult on their admission arrangements (including any supplementary information form) that will apply for admission applications the following school year.
2. Where the admission arrangements have not changed from the previous year there is no requirement to consult, subject to the requirement that admission authorities must consult on their admission arrangements at least once every 7 years, even if there have been no changes during that period.

The consultation has been set for a 6 week period to allow time for comments to be submitted during the consultation window.

Consultation period: Wednesday 1^st October 2025 to Wednesday 12^th November 2025.

It should be noted that there are no changes to our PAN or admission arrangements. Please see our current arrangements for review below.

Responses can be sent to:

• Email: admissions@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
• Post: Consultation for Admissions, Bishop Chavasse Primary School, 2a Baker Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB.

Admission Arrangements to our school