How many pupils does Broadwater Down Primary School have?

Broadwater Down Primary School has 125 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Broadwater Down Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Broadwater Down Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2023).

How does Broadwater Down Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Broadwater Down Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Broadwater Down Primary School?

Broadwater Down Primary School is located at Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RP.

Broadwater Down Primary School

Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RP

Good

Inspected 8 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

77%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

125

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Broadwater Down Primary School

Broadwater Down Primary School is a community school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 125 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 125 / 210 (60%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

40.4%

Free school meals

42.2%

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

24%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

77%

Expected standard (RWM)

17%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

110

Avg maths score

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

28.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

9.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

15.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

7.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

£41,216

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,537 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£10,019

Spend per pupil

£9,340

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RP
Phone: 01892527588
Headteacher: Alex Cornelius
Website: www.broadwater-down.kent.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Broadwater Down Primary School?: Broadwater Down Primary School is a community school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Broadwater Down Primary School have?: Broadwater Down Primary School has 125 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Broadwater Down Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Broadwater Down Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2023).
How does Broadwater Down Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 77% of pupils at Broadwater Down Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Broadwater Down Primary School?: Broadwater Down Primary School is located at Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RP.

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