Hadlow Rural Community School Catchment Area
Hadlow Rural Community School is a free s secondary school in Hadlow, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 391 pupils, and a capacity of 375 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
391
Pupils
375
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Hadlow Rural Community School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Hadlow Rural Community School are allocated by Kent using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Hadlow Rural Community School — School Information
- Full address
- Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, TN11 0AU
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139697
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hadlow Rural Community School
Is Hadlow Rural Community School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hadlow Rural Community School currently has 391 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 375 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hadlow Rural Community School? ▾
Admission to Hadlow Rural Community 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 Hadlow Rural Community School cover? ▾
Hadlow Rural Community School is a secondary school in Hadlow, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hadlow Rural Community School? ▾
Hadlow Rural Community School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.