Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment

Q: Is Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 221st of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Q: How do I apply for a place at Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment?

Applications for Reception places at Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The Slade, Tonbridge, TN9 1HR

Local ranking221st of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 74.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 418
Boys: 223 (53%)
Girls: 196 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 13.6%
FSM Eligible: 16.3%
EAL: 29.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.8%
SEN Support: 8.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,946/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 63.3%
White Other: 13.8%
Asian Indian: 4.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.8%
Asian Other: 3.5%
Mixed Other: 3.0%
Asian Chinese: 2.5%
Black African: 1.3%

63.3%

White British

13.8%

White Other

4.8%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01732350354

headteacher@slade.kent.sch.uk

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The Slade

Tonbridge, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118285
UKPRN: 10072996
Establishment No.: 2155

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