The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 37.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Alex Cornelius (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RP
Town setting
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Rose Hill School
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Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broadwater Down Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broadwater Down Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadwater Down Primary School?
Broadwater Down Primary School currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadwater Down Primary School take?
Broadwater Down Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broadwater Down Primary School?
Broadwater Down Primary School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5RP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadwater Down Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Broadwater Down Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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