Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
Tonbridge, TN11 9HY · Kent · primary school
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188th 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 the 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a running club and participate in football, dodgeball, colour dash, cross country, hockey, dance, gymnastics and basketball. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 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 reaching the higher standard? What does the daily schedule look like for children attending both breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
Overview
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel valued, and share warm, respectful relationships with staff. The school fosters a positive ethos of kindness and caring, with pupils demonstrating enthusiasm for their lessons and pride in their achievements.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, bullying is "extremely rare," and they feel safe with confidence that staff will help them.
- Leaders have devised an "ambitious curriculum" with well-sequenced plans, enabling secure knowledge building in core subjects like English and mathematics.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with "effective phonics teaching" ensuring children make a secure start and receive timely support if they fall behind.
- Personal development is a strength, with the spiritual, moral, social and cultural curriculum delivered effectively to help pupils understand their role in the world.
- Staff are happy, enjoy working at the school, and benefit from manageable workloads supported by additional time for tasks.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to review timetabling and implementation arrangements because "not enough time is given to some aspects of the curriculum," preventing pupils from building knowledge securely in a few wider subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture across the school, up-to-date staff training, and secure procedures for recording concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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