The Wells Free School

The Wells Free School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 212 pupils are on roll. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mrs Katharine Le Page leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 5 February 2025, The Wells Free School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 68% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.3%, which is attendance of about 95.7% (2024/25). Around 17.8% 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 The Wells Free School

You apply for a place at The Wells Free School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. 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

The Wells Free School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

The Wells Free School contact details and location

You will find The Wells Free School at King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA. The school office can be reached on 01892 739075. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.