Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
Fowlers Park, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cranbrook for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 8th of 9 primary schools in Cranbrook. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 12 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2023
Pupils welcome visitors with joy and pride to their inclusive and caring school. Pupils feel safe, happy and special. Expectations for behaviour are consistently high, and pupils rise to meet them. Playtimes are active and fun, with older 'buddies' helping younger pupils every lunchtime. Staff provide highly sensitive nurture to support pupils with any worries. Relationships are compassionate and respectful. On the small number of occasions when it happened in the past, bullying was dealt with immediately. Pupils can tell adults about any worries. Every concern is taken seriously, and well-being is constantly promoted. Strong pastoral care underpins school life and is unanimously appreciated by families. Older pupils appreciate leadership opportunities. As 'reading ambassadors', they become role models to inspire younger children. Pupils are thrilled to attend a wide range of free activity clubs after school. Music is thriving, with many pupils learning instruments, attending choir and performing in a concert in a large arena. Pupils enjoy exceptional personal development through 'well-being' breakfasts, art exhibitions, open afternoons and special celebration assemblies. Pupils are proud to support charities, including a local food project to help families in need. Parents share glowing feedback about the expertise, kindness and warmth of leaders and staff.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, lesson activities do not match the intentions of the planned curriculum. As a result, pupils do not always achieve highly across all areas of learning. Leaders must continue their work to implement subjects with precise activity choices to ensure that curriculum impact meets ambitions for pupils in every class and subject.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
192 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ronan's School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Sandhurst Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Benenden Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Bodiam Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jodi Hacker
- Phone
- 01580753254
- Address
- Fowlers Park, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4JJ
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118602
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.