# Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School — Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Lyndsay Smurthwaite

## Contact

- **Address:** High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 8RZ
- **Phone:** 01892 520582
- **Website:** https://www.rusthall-cep.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/tunbridge-wells/rusthall-st-pauls-cofe-primary-school-23886

## About

At Rusthall St Paul's we are committed to achieving the highest aspirations for ourselves, both personally and as learners. We empower ourselves by making choices that will create the future we desire. We believe our school is like the tree, a home for children, parents, staff and community members to grow and flourish.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Requires Improvement — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Apr 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A wonderful community that feels like a family: We've been at Rusthall St Paul's for a few years now, and I can honestly say it's been an absolute privilege to be part of this community. The teachers are all so dedicated and passionate about their work, and the values of the school - compassion, respect, and kindness - are woven into every aspect of school life. My child has grown in confidence and self-esteem, and I couldn't be more grateful. *(Jul 2023)*
- **4/5** — Room for improvement on communication: We've been generally pleased with Rusthall St Paul's, but sometimes struggle with getting information from the school - we've found that emails and updates can be a bit patchy. That said, the teachers are all very friendly and my child loves their class, and the school's commitment to values like compassion and respect is really admirable. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A loving and supportive community: I've been thoroughly impressed with the warm welcome from the staff and the sense of community at Rusthall St Paul's. My child has been thriving in Year 3 and the teachers are all so engaging and supportive. The values of compassion and respect are clearly embedded in every aspect of school life. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent curriculum and facilities: My child's time at Rusthall St Paul's was truly enriching, with a broad and inspiring curriculum that encouraged their love of learning. The facilities are also first-rate, with a wonderful playground and wrap-around care that made it easy for us to balance work and family life. *(Jun 2020)*

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