Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tunbridge Wells community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jodi Hacker, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3779th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 31 in Tunbridge Wells.
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 26 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Drama, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Fowlers Park, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells, TN18 4JJ |
| Headteacher | Jodi Hacker |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3779th of 13,686
Nationally
515th of 2,034
In South East
13th of 31
In Tunbridge Wells
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
38
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Fowlers Park, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook
Tunbridge Wells, TN18 4JJ
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