Hadlow Rural Community School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadlow Rural Community School
Hadlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
377 students
Woodlands Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
540 students
| Measure | Hadlow Rural Community School Hadlow, South East | Woodlands Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #514 of 679 | #1015 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3227 of 4,090 | #5708 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 377 | 540 |
| Pupils on roll | 377 | 540 |
| Free school meals | 33.4% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hadlow | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hrcschool.org | www.woodlands.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 24.2).
- •Woodlands Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 377.
- •Hadlow Rural Community School is a academy school while Woodlands Primary School is a local authority 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 Hadlow Rural Community School better than Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodlands Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 24.2 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 Hadlow Rural Community School and Woodlands Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hadlow and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hadlow Rural Community School: 377. Woodlands Primary School: 540. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hadlow Rural Community School and Woodlands Primary School rank in South East?
Hadlow Rural Community School is 514th of 679 and Woodlands Primary School is 1015th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).