Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment
Tonbridge, TN9 1HR · Kent · primary school
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206th 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 — 5.4/10 against 4,058 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, above the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports include football, netball, hockey, cricket, handball, dodgeball, golf and athletics, alongside a cricket club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 attached unit for children with hearing impairment integrate with mainstream classes? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment
Overview
Slade Primary School is described as a "welcoming and positive place" where pupils learn well and feel safe. The report highlights a strong commitment to inclusivity, particularly for pupils with hearing impairment, and notes that leaders have made "considered changes to the curriculum" to address previous gaps in achievement.
Strengths
- Reading is "at the heart of the school’s curriculum," with staff accurately identifying weaker readers and providing targeted support to build fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "supported effectively," integrating well with peers and benefiting from opportunities like learning British Sign Language.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with clear systems that pupils find "effective and fair," including the use of a ‘wobble room’ for emotional regulation.
- Attendance is "promoted effectively," with leaders working closely with families to remove barriers, which has been "highly impactful" for pupils with EHC plans.
- Wider opportunities, such as guest speakers and community fundraising, enhance pupils’ experiences and promote physical and mental health.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, tasks do not always align with the curriculum’s aims and sequence, meaning some pupils do not develop their knowledge as strongly as they could.
- Teachers in some subjects do not identify and address misconceptions with enough precision, leading to gaps in understanding for some pupils.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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