Hadlow Primary School, Tonbridge

In its own words: "Our mission statement at Hadlow Primary School is simple: Happiness, Progress and Success! We strive to make our school a happy place for each and every child. Our staff go the extra mile to nurture, support and value the individual strengths and needs of our children."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the whole school community, I would like to warmly welcome you to Hadlow Primary School. Choosing the right primary school can be one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make, but making the right choice for you and your family can reap huge, long-term rewards."

In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Hadlow Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 78% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Hadlow Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hadlow Primary School are East Peckham Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 86% reading, 76% maths); Woodlands Primary School (2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 85% maths); Cage Green Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 60% maths); and Mereworth Community Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 92% reading, 85% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hadlow Primary School.

47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hadlow Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 62% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (62%).

36.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 42 pupils (22.5%) received SEN support and 3 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Hadlow Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Beltring Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hadlow Square (sw-bound), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

In 2024/25, Hadlow Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.