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Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Tunbridge Wells, TN18 4JJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#3,779
of 13,686 nationally

About Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its graded inspections. The inspection report itself tells a more nuanced story: while the overall effectiveness and most individual categories are Good, inspectors rated personal development and behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding. That's a strong signal for a school where children feel safe and supported. On the academic front, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. At 71%, this comfortably exceeds the Kent local authority average of 63% for primary schools. It places the school 13th out of 31 primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, and in the top half nationally. The school's reading scores are particularly strong, with 97% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 39% achieving a higher standard, well above typical figures.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFowlers Park, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells, TN18 4JJ
HeadteacherJodi Hacker
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils200
Free School Meals (FSM)33.0%
School Capacity200 / 210 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingTennisDanceRoundersCricketNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubDramaBook ClubChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

Source: hawkhurst.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Hawkhurst Church of England 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.