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Hadlow Rural Community School
Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Kent, TN11 0AU, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.7 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
391
Capacity
375
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.3, the school demonstrates above-average performance compared to 92% of schools in the UK. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted inspection in June 2024, and only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making a decision.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.3 | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 38% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other2.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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51.22341, 0.32865 · TN11 0AU
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hadlow Rural Community School rated by Ofsted?
Hadlow Rural Community School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2024.
Is Hadlow Rural Community School a good school?
Hadlow Rural Community School scores 8.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hadlow Rural Community School in GCSEs?
Hadlow Rural Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.3. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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