Broomhill Bank School
Foundation special school in Tunbridge Wells (Kent).
Location
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Whether you are an existing member of our school community, a prospective student or parent, or whether you are simply visiting the website for further information, I hope you will find it informative. Our aim at Broomhill Bank School is to prepare our students for life.
School is obviously a key element of our students life-long learning journey and we believe they should be as well prepared as possible for their next steps by the time they leave us - whether this be to further or higher education, an apprenticeship or on to the world of employment.
We believe education should prime our students to live as independently as possible as good citizens who work hard and contribute to their community, but who can also enjoy and make productive use of their leisure time.
We hope they will leave school as aspirational young adults, with a place in their hearts that is inspired to seek out learning and self-improvement throughout the course of their lives.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 119026
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (4 current, 2 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Steven Grice Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bernie Orchin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Harriett Cunningham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Keith Elliott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Linda Francis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Samantha Leonard Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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