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Hadlow Rural Community School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Paul Boxall

corporate_fareHADLOW RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL LIMITED

location_onHadlow, TN11 0AU

language Visit Website phone 1732498120

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

371

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Attainment 8

36.3

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GCSE Rank

#81 in Kent

#2,938 of 3,216 nationally

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Hadlow Rural Community School is a Free schools secondary school in Hadlow, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Hadlow Rural Community School is a free schools in Hadlow, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of HADLOW RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL LIMITED. The school has approximately 391 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.3, placing the school #81 in Kent and #2,938 of 3,216 nationally. 30.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

36.3

Grade 5+ E&M

30.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.6%

Entering EBacc37.70%

EBacc APS3.22

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.00%

EBacc APS3.44

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.06

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS3.77

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS3.37

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.29

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 June 2024

Inspection Report

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26 February 2019

Inspection Report

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23 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-06-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-02-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-23

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.6%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 391 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	391	26	6.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	396	21	5.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	384	19	4.9%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	386	29	7.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	390	19	4.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	369	5	1.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	371	15	4.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	375	15	4.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	369	14	3.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	364	13	3.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	376	16	4.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	373	20	5.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	381	8	2.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	389	21	5.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	371	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	371	8	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	368	9	2.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	351	9	2.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	358	8	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	360	10	2.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	330	7	2.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	333	4	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	337	9	2.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	246	2	0.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	245	5	2.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	248	5	2.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 49 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree51%

disagree8%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree41%

disagree16%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree25%

disagree11%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes46%

no54%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree26%

agree33%

disagree15%

strongly disagree21%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree40%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree45%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree54%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree49%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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