Hadlow Primary School
School Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0EH
Ofsted inspection
Rated across 5 areas
Inspected 25/02/2025 · Ofsted no longer gives a single grade
See the Ofsted ratingsPupils
180
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
180
Headteacher
Miss Nicole Chapman
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Rated across 5 areas
Local authority
Kent
About Hadlow Primary School
Hadlow Primary School is a primary school in Hadlow, Tonbridge, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The school emphasises inclusion, aspiration, high expectations and resilience. School life also includes music and enrichment activities. The school has a breakfast club. After school care is provided by Rainbows After School Cub.
SEND and information for families
This is a mainstream school. The school's SEND provision covers all areas of need, including support for pupils with education, health and care plans. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted did not give a single overall grade at this inspection (its policy from September 2024).
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Based on the Ofsted inspection of 25/02/2025.
Hadlow Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Hadlow Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Hadlow Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerHadlow Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Hadlow Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
Specialisms
- Autism
- Specific learning difficulties
How SEND support works
Support for pupils with education, health and care plans
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Hadlow Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Please check with the school
Hadlow Primary School term dates: Hadlow Primary School term dates
Autumn 1
1 Sep to 23 Oct
Autumn 2
Autumn term 2: 2 Nov to 18 Dec
Spring 1
Spring term 1: 4 Jan to 12 Feb
Spring 2
Spring term 2: 22 Feb to 25 Mar
Summer 1
Summer term 1: 12 Apr to 28 May
Summer 2
Summer term 2: 7 Jun to 21 Jul
Hadlow Primary School: frequently asked questions
What type of school is Hadlow Primary School?
Hadlow Primary School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Hadlow Primary School cover?
Hadlow Primary School serves pupils aged 4 to 11.
What SEND support does Hadlow Primary School offer?
Hadlow Primary School is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEND information report for current details.
What Ofsted judgements has Hadlow Primary School received?
Hadlow Primary School has received Good and Outstanding Ofsted judgements. Its latest inspection was on 25 February 2025. Use the inspection link to read the full report.
Where is Hadlow Primary School?
Hadlow Primary School is at School Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0EH.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Autumn 2026.
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