Broadwater Down Primary School
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5RP · Kent · primary school
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81st of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 1,710 of them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broadwater Down Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 109 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Broadwater Down Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have built "trusting and respectful relationships" with every pupil, creating a community where children feel "happy and safe." Pupils are "enthusiastic in lessons" and motivated by high expectations, with bullying being rare due to effective conflict resolution strategies. The overall effectiveness is judged as Good, reflecting strong pastoral support and a well-considered curriculum in most areas.
Strengths
- Pupils receive "high-quality pastoral support" and feel valued as individuals, fostering a "wonderful community feel."
- The curriculum is "well-considered and ambitious," with pupils talking "confidently and knowledgeably" about their learning in most subjects.
- Phonics teaching is "consistently strong," with teachers ensuring pupils read books that match the sounds they know to become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff are well-trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "achieve well" through adapted resources.
- Behaviour is excellent, with "no low-level disruption" during lessons and pupils understanding the importance of kindness.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine the curriculum in some subjects to ensure teachers know "exactly what to teach and the order in which to teach it," as current plans are not precise enough.
- Assessment practices need sharpening in certain subjects so teachers can systematically check what pupils know and remember, preventing gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are vigilant and quick to report concerns through clear lines of communication.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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