Hadlow Rural Community School

A requires improvement free schools school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hadlow Rural Community School.

Hadlow, TN110AU Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 50.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
18 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tonbridge Road
Hadlow, TN110AU
Phone
1732498120
Website
hrcschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139697
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, TN11 0AU
Website
www.hrcschool.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HADLOW RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL LIMITED
Capacity
375 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
386
Free School Meals
28.8% (111 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.3% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
64
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
386 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Effort Achieves"

Honesty Respect Community Self-discipline

Head Teacher's Message

Hadlow Rural Community School is a unique school, with a unique ethos and curriculum. Pupils have the chance to not only study for the highest academic grades but also to participate in a wide variety of life-enhancing and enriching experiences, working in a beautiful outdoor environment in areas such as agriculture, horticulture and animal care.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Board Games Football Zumba Camp Craft Gardening Y11 Core Intervention Chess Club HRCS does Panto! CSI Club Netball Hadlow’s Got Music Talent Culture Club Puzzle Club Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Dance Club Trampolining Peer Mentor Training Eco Schools Young Enterprise Amnesty International Elite Painting Young Farmers Duke of Edinburgh Mindfulness Mentors Debate! Film Unusual Arts Getting Started with French Spanish Football Philosophy Triathlon Sausage Making Textiles Beginners Guitar LGBTQ+ Journalism Rounders Athletics Community Cohesion Sports Acro Design Technology Africa – A cultural Study Bake Off Book Club History of Drag Kntting & Crochet Space

Sports

Football Netball Rugby Basketball Table Tennis Volleyball Badminton Trampolining Gymnastics Rounders Cricket Stoolball Athletics

Facilities

15-acre rural campus £7million new build in 2016

Curriculum Highlights

Hadlow Rural Community School combines a traditionally academic curriculum with a land-based specialism. Students have the opportunity to study for high academic grades while engaging in land-based subjects such as agriculture, horticulture and countryside management. Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is part of the curriculum.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Enrichment after school is provided for HRCS every Monday. It is a timetabled part of the school day and allows students to engage in a variety of clubs and activities.

SEND Provision

HRCS provides SEND support including a dedicated SENCO, Learning Support Structure, and individual education/intervention plans; staff include designated SENCO contact and a Learning Support team; further detail available via SEN Information and related documents (SEN Information Report, SEND Policy, Accessibility Plan).

Admissions Criteria

HRCS provides Admissions Policy and Determined Admission Arrangements. Related documents include Supplementary Information Form, Kent Scheme, Appeals FAQ’s, HRCS Appeal Statement and Waiting List Form.

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