Broadwater Down Primary School vs The Wells Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwater Down Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
The Wells Free School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Broadwater Down Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | The Wells Free School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #735 of 2,471 | #1225 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3961 of 15,697 | #6930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 51.9% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.broadwater-down.kent.sch.uk | www.thewellsfreeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Broadwater Down Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 54.9).
- •Broadwater Down Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 68%).
- •Broadwater Down Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
- •The Wells Free School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 109.
- •Broadwater Down Primary School is a local authority school while The Wells Free School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Broadwater Down Primary School better than The Wells Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Broadwater Down Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 54.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Broadwater Down Primary School and The Wells Free School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadwater Down Primary School: 109. The Wells Free School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadwater Down Primary School and The Wells Free School rank in South East?
Broadwater Down Primary School is 735th of 2,471 and The Wells Free School is 1225th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).