Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Tunbridge Wells (Kent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Faith in our future a warm welcome to our school Faith in our future a warm welcome to our school A very warm welcome to Bidborough Church of England Primary School. We are a one-form entry primary school in the beautiful setting of Bidborough Village. At Bidborough, children experience a broad and balanced curriculum delivered through high quality, inclusive teaching.
Our aim is to ensure that every child makes progress and reaches their full potential socially, emotionally and academically. Faith in Our Future Matthew 13:31-32 – The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed...Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.
Our life together at Bidborough Church of England Primary School is rooted in Christ's words describing how a little faith can make all things possible. With the values of love, hope, forgiveness, courage and koinonia, modelled by Jesus, underpinning all that we do, we seek to prepare all to step out into the world reflecting God's love for one another.
With 'Faith in Our Future' we encourage all to: Grow confidently, as a responsible, life-long learner Enjoy life, feeling prepared for every stage of life's journey A chieve highly, not only in academic areas but in their own personal goals Contribute successfully, as a member of the wider community. We encourage you to explore our website to discover more about our school.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Chess
- Choir
- Climbing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Netball
- Tennis
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 118598
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emma Leitch | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Shelley Heim | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Brian Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Reverend Ti Chase | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mr Rod Hillen | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ian Torpey | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Damien Johnson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Caroline Warwood | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Katherine Cullen | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Gutteridge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sophie Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Emma Leitch | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Julie Burton | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Mrs Jane Mullis | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2010 | |
| Mrs Emma-Marie Layton Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record