Wellesley Haddon Dene School, Broadstairs
Wellesley Haddon Dene School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Broadstairs. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wellesley Haddon Dene School in detail
Wellesley Haddon Dene School in its own words
In its own words: "These values are at the heart of the school and are the foundation of our community. We passionately believe in providing all children with a range of activities, be it in their area of strength or something completely new. We want to open doors to a world of possibilities and enriching experiences."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Throughout your child’s school life at Wellesley Haddon Dene, they will have developed an inquisitive nature and love of learning. Our prep school aims to prepare your child for the challenges of senior school, providing a firm academic and personal grounding on which they can grow."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an admissions event on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Wellesley Haddon Dene School are St Lawrence College Junior School (1 mile) and St Lawrence College (1 mile).
Who goes there
In 2026, 17 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Broadstairs Rail Station, about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gladstone Road (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 181 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
6 December 2024
Routine Inspection
23 January 2024
Short Visit
20 February 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
14 May 2019
Short Visit
18 October 2016
Regulatory Compliance
26 April 2016
Intermediate (Boarding)
1 May 2012
Standard
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Wellesley Haddon Dene School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 15 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
49%
Available places
156 pupils
320 places
164 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Broadstairs
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Broadstairs
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
11.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
156
Total Pupils
88
Boys
68
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Wellesley Haddon Dene School
When was Wellesley Haddon Dene School last inspected?
Wellesley Haddon Dene School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2024.
How many pupils go to Wellesley Haddon Dene School?
Wellesley Haddon Dene School has around 156 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Wellesley Haddon Dene School?
Wellesley Haddon Dene School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Wellesley Haddon Dene School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 15 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wellesley Haddon Dene School?
Wellesley Haddon Dene School is at 114 Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Broadstairs, CT10 2DG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)