Woodlands Primary School
Community primary school in Tonbridge (Kent).
Location
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At Woodlands, we provide a rich and creative environment which inspires our pupils to learn. Academic success is underpinned by our focus on happiness and confidence. Our nurturing approach prepares children for the future: building foundations for them to become kind, resilient and valuable members of society. We are a strong community. We thrive together.
Do you have a child born between 1st September 2018 and 31st August 2019? Apply for a place online at: before 15th January 2023. The school office is able to answer phone enquiries - please call on 01732 355577. Alternatively, please email us at if you need further help. Admissions 2023, please see information under the Parents tab.
Year 3 have been working hard rehearsing for their carol concerts. They can't wait to share with you on this lead up to Christmas. They have 2 performances: Monday 8th December at 9:30 for the surrounding community (all are welcome) and another on Friday 12th December for parents and carers. Looking forward to seeing as many of you there.
After a whole school democratic vote, we have our 2025-26 house captains. Well done to everyone who took part.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 142834
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Tonbridge
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (14 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lark Snow | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Emmett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Gareth Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Steph Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Caroline Pearce | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Karen Corbett | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Alice Plane | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Mr Glenn Fisher | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Laura Bekker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Graham Blair | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kerry Barham Smith | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mike Barnes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Ripu Bains | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Vicki Lonie | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2019 |
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