Slade Primary School
The Slade, Tonbridge, TN9 1HR
Pupils
420
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
420
Headteacher
Miss Viki Garrett
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Slade Primary School
Slade Primary School is a primary school in Tonbridge, Kent, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers hearing impairment. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 05/03/2024
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
Slade Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Slade 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 Slade 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 offerSlade Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Slade Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 10; HI - Hearing Impairment
Specialisms
- Hearing impairment
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Slade Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Slade Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Slade Primary School: frequently asked questions
What type of school is Slade Primary School?
Slade Primary School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Slade Primary School cover?
Slade Primary School serves pupils aged 4 to 11.
What SEND support does Slade Primary School offer?
Slade Primary School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include hearing impairment.
What is Slade Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Slade Primary School Good after its inspection on 5 March 2024.
Where is Slade Primary School?
Slade Primary School is at The Slade, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1HR.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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