Broadwater Down Primary School

Based in Tunbridge Wells, Broadwater Down Primary School is a primary school for children aged 4 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 125 pupils. That puts it among the smaller primary schools in Tunbridge Wells on our figures. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. The headteacher is Mr Alex Cornelius.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Broadwater Down Primary School Good at its inspection on 8 March 2023. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 77% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 91.6% (absence 8.4%) (2024/25). Around 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Broadwater Down Primary School

You apply for a place at Broadwater Down Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Broadwater Down Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. Support listed by the school includes one-to-one or small-group support; Pastoral, nurture or emotional wellbeing support; Sensory or physical adjustments; Support from external specialists and agencies; Support for pupils with education, health and care plans. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

Broadwater Down Primary School offers an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Broadwater Down Primary School contact details and location

Broadwater Down Primary School is at Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RP. The school office can be reached on 01892 527588. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.