Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Fowlers Park
Rye Road
Hawkhurst
Cranbrook
Kent
TN18 4JJ
Phone 01580753254
Reference Number 118602

Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, with a rating of good. The school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Behaviour and personal development are standout strengths, with a high emphasis on well-being and community involvement. Notable programs, such as the phonics initiative and support for pupils with special educational needs, further contribute to positive educational outcomes. However, some areas of the curriculum require better alignment between lesson activities and intended learning outcomes to ensure all pupils achieve to their full potential.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 200
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.5%
Girls: 49.5%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 33%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 9.5%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 28.6
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 25.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30.8

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 9 21 30
2 12 7 19
3 12 18 30
4 18 12 30
5 15 17 32
6 20 11 31

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 81%
White, Other 3.5%
Unclassified 3%
Indian 1.5%
African 1.5%
Asian, Other 1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.5%
Chinese 0.5%
White & Black (African) 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 24 Jan 2023
Date Report
24 Jan 2023 School inspection:
21 Nov 2017 Short inspection
03 Jul 2013 Full inspection:
08 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
28 Feb 2008 Full inspection:
20 Oct 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils feel safe, happy, and supported in an inclusive environment.
  • High expectations for behaviour are consistently met by pupils.
  • Effective support and resources for pupils with special educational needs.
  • Strong emphasis on reading with a well-implemented phonics program.
  • Outstanding personal development opportunities for pupils.
  • Engaged and effective leadership from headteacher and assistant headteachers.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some lesson activities do not match the intentions of the planned curriculum.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 7%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 105

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 4.4
Writing 2.5
Maths 1.1

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
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Second Preference 6 2
Third Preference 8 0
From another Local Authority 3 2

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