Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook, TN18 4JJ · Kent · primary school
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209th 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 — 6.7/10 against 2,170 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Voices, Chess Club, Lego Clubs, Art Club, Rock Band Club, and Football Club. Music lessons include brass, piano, singing, and guitar. A Young Voices Concert trip is offered. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the Indoor Activity Club? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from KS1 to KS2 Lego Clubs?
What Ofsted said about Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
Overview
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is rated ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ judgements for behaviour and attitudes and personal development. The report describes an ‘inclusive and caring school’ where pupils feel ‘safe, happy and special’, supported by ‘strong pastoral care’ and ‘inspirational’ leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘excellent’ behaviour in lessons, with ‘consistently high’ expectations that they ‘rise to meet’.
- Reading is ‘prioritised from the moment pupils start school’, with a ‘strong phonics programme’ ensuring pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘superb’, featuring ‘adapted books’ and ‘targeted help’ that allows them to ‘thrive’.
- Leaders provide ‘highly sensitive nurture’, and relationships are described as ‘compassionate and respectful’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘clearly sequenced’, with pupils achieving well in mathematics and ‘strongest curriculum areas’ such as art and design.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, ‘lesson activities do not match the intentions of the planned curriculum’, meaning pupils ‘do not always achieve highly across all areas of learning’.
- Leaders must implement subjects with ‘precise activity choices’ to ensure curriculum impact meets ambitions in every class.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with ‘vigilant safeguarding systems’, ‘rigorous’ recruitment practices, and ‘detailed and robust’ records of actions.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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