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Broadwater Down Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Broadwater Down Primary School is a community primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 125 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

125

Pupils

210

Capacity

60%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Broadwater Down Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Broadwater Down Primary School?

The catchment area for Broadwater Down Primary School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Broadwater Down Primary School is set by Kent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kent catchment area documents →

Broadwater Down Primary School: 210 places, 60% filled: places available

Broadwater Down Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 125 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.6% of pupils at Broadwater Down Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kent.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →

Broadwater Down Primary School: School Information

Full address
Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5RP
Local authority
Kent
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
37.6% of pupils
DfE URN
118566

Other Primary Schools in Tunbridge Wells

If Broadwater Down Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Tunbridge Wells are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Broadwater Down Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Broadwater Down Primary School

What is the catchment area for Broadwater Down Primary School?

The catchment area for Broadwater Down Primary School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Broadwater Down Primary School oversubscribed?

Broadwater Down Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 125 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Broadwater Down Primary School?

Admission to Broadwater Down Primary School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Broadwater Down Primary School cover?

Broadwater Down Primary School is a primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Broadwater Down Primary School?

Broadwater Down Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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