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Hadlow Primary School

Tonbridge and Malling, TN11 0EHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#5,195
of 13,686 nationally

About Hadlow Primary School

Hadlow Primary School is a state primary in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, that currently educates 180 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it has some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 36.1%, which is notably higher than the national average and signals a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 46 applications for 27 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. Of those, 24 were first-preference applications, and all 24 received offers. This suggests that while the school is popular locally, it is not yet at the point where securing a place feels out of reach for families who prioritise it. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHadlow, Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Malling, TN11 0EH
HeadteacherNicole Chapman
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils180
Free School Meals (FSM)36.1%
School Capacity180 / 210 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 2 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsDanceCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirArt ClubDramaCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hadlow Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.