Hadlow Primary School
Tonbridge, TN11 0EH · Kent · primary school
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403rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.7/10 against 1,948 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hadlow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join running, netball, active, dance, performing, dodgeball, football, and basketball clubs. The school offers football, netball, and swimming, along with KS2 dance and celebration dance. A trip to Hever Castle Triathlon is organised. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths?
What Ofsted said about Hadlow Primary School
Overview
Hadlow Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "proud members of their community" and "love school," driven by a motto of "happiness, progress, success." The inspection highlights "exceptional" behaviour and "warm and caring" relationships between staff and pupils, creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. While the curriculum is generally ambitious and well-sequenced, the report notes inconsistencies in how securely pupils retain subject-specific knowledge across all areas.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exceptional" behaviour, being "polite and well-mannered" with high levels of respect for others.
- Early years provision is "Outstanding," with children settling quickly into "clear and established routines" and developing independence.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with phonics sessions helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers" and a strong culture of reading for pleasure.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "very well supported" through a "highly inclusive approach," enabling them to access the curriculum alongside peers.
- Staff and leaders are "proud to work at the school" and feel "well-supported," with effective collaboration within the federation.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not remember enough skills and knowledge for future learning, particularly regarding "subject-specific vocabulary."
- The school should ensure the curriculum is "understood and remembered by pupils across all subjects" to develop a deeper body of knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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