The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE WELLS FREE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Katharine Le Page (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Skinners' School
Secondary · 746m away
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 773m away
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 965m away
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rose Hill School
Independent · 1.1km away
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Claremont Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Wells Free School's Ofsted rating?
The Wells Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Wells Free School?
The Wells Free School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Wells Free School take?
The Wells Free School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Wells Free School?
The Wells Free School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8FA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Wells Free School have a sixth form?
No, The Wells Free School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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