The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Ruth Ardrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Riding Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSackville School
Independent · 319m away
Hilden Park
Independent · 586m away
Stocks Green Primary School
Primary · 960m away
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Long Mead Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Hilden Grange School
Independent · 2.8km away
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 2.8km away
Leigh Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hildenborough Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hildenborough Church of England Primary School?
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hildenborough Church of England Primary School take?
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hildenborough Church of England Primary School?
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School is in Tonbridge, TN11 9HY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hildenborough Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hildenborough Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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