Hadlow Rural Community School

About Hadlow Rural Community School

Hadlow Rural Community School is a free school in Hadlow, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 391 pupils on roll. It is part of HADLOW RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 (2025/26). 33.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

391 / 375 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Kent, TN11 0AU

Phone

01732498120

Head Teacher

Paul Boxall

Website

www.hrcschool.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hadlow Rural Community School?

Hadlow Rural Community School is a free school in Hadlow, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Hadlow Rural Community School have?

Hadlow Rural Community School has 391 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hadlow Rural Community School's Ofsted rating?

Hadlow Rural Community School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).

How does Hadlow Rural Community School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hadlow Rural Community School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 in 2025/26.

Is Hadlow Rural Community School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hadlow Rural Community School is part of HADLOW RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL LIMITED.

Where is Hadlow Rural Community School?

Hadlow Rural Community School is located at Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Kent, TN11 0AU.