Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, Cranbrook

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are very proud of our school and our team of dedicated and passionate staff who work together to provide a safe and stimulating environment for all of our children. We work hard to ensure that we are an all inclusive community where parents and visitors feel welcome and where our children can thrive."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, choir, guitar, chess, Lego and art.

The school runs after-school care.

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

Results fell from 97% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 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 Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School are Sandhurst Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery (2.9 miles, 93% reading, 86% maths); Benenden Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths); and Bodiam Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Requires improvement, 64% reading, 82% maths).

Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 22 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.

Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School had 13 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 Etchingham Rail Station, about 4.1 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is All Saints Road (opposite), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 18 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, Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.