The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 36.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Nicole Chapman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0EH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hadlow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hadlow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hadlow Primary School?
Hadlow Primary School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hadlow Primary School take?
Hadlow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hadlow Primary School?
Hadlow Primary School is in Tonbridge, TN11 0EH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hadlow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hadlow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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