How many pupils does The Wells Free School have?

The Wells Free School has 212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Wells Free School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at The Wells Free School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Wells Free School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Wells Free School is part of THE WELLS FREE SCHOOL.

Where is The Wells Free School?

The Wells Free School is located at King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA.

The Wells Free School

King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

212

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About The Wells Free School

The Wells Free School is a free school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 212 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WELLS FREE SCHOOL. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 54% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 212 / 210 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17.8%

Free school meals

54%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

13.7%

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)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

7.0%

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.

11.25

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

10.52

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£48,829

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 31% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,465 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.2

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 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.

£6,750

Spend per pupil

£6,868

Income per pupil

49%

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: King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA
Phone: 01892739075
Headteacher: Katharine Le Page
Website: www.thewellsfreeschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE WELLS FREE SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Wells Free School?: The Wells Free School is a free school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The Wells Free School have?: The Wells Free School has 212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Wells Free School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at The Wells Free School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Wells Free School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Wells Free School is part of THE WELLS FREE SCHOOL.
Where is The Wells Free School?: The Wells Free School is located at King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA.

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