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The Wells Free School
King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (100 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.0%
White Other17.9%
Asian Indian13.7%
Mixed Other6.6%
Other5.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Black African1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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51.13621, 0.26034 · TN4 8FA
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN139696
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is The Wells Free School rated by Ofsted?
The Wells Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 May 2015.
Is The Wells Free School a good school?
The Wells Free School scores 66.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Wells Free School?
Based on 100 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Wells Free School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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