The Wells Free School
URN: 139696 • Tunbridge Wells TN4 8FA
Overview
- Name
- The Wells Free School
- URN
- 139696
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE WELLS FREE SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katharine Le Page (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892739075
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8FA
Summary
The Wells Free School, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is a mixed primary school with a capacity of 210 pupils, currently accommodating 212 students. The school operates under four guiding principles: Wellbeing, Community, Purposeful Learning, and Inclusion. These principles shape the school's ethos and approach to education, fostering an environment where children are encouraged to be enthusiastic and independent learners.
The curriculum at The Wells Free School is designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities that are enriched by strong links to the local community. The school offers a range of competitive sports and has facilities that support both indoor and outdoor learning, including a spacious hall and well-resourced playgrounds. Catering is provided on-site, ensuring that all meals are nutritious and cater to various dietary needs.
Parents can expect a school day that starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:30 pm, with a carefully structured academic year aimed at maintaining learning momentum. The school also provides after-school clubs and has a commitment to supporting families through its admissions process and community engagement initiatives.
The curriculum at The Wells Free School is designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities that are enriched by strong links to the local community. The school offers a range of competitive sports and has facilities that support both indoor and outdoor learning, including a spacious hall and well-resourced playgrounds. Catering is provided on-site, ensuring that all meals are nutritious and cater to various dietary needs.
Parents can expect a school day that starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:30 pm, with a carefully structured academic year aimed at maintaining learning momentum. The school also provides after-school clubs and has a commitment to supporting families through its admissions process and community engagement initiatives.
Useful links
- www.NDKentAndMedway.co.uk (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE WELLS FREE SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 89
- FSM %
- 17.90
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 123 | 89 | 210 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 118 | 92 | 210 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 183 | 98 | 85 | 210 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 183 | 98 | 85 | 180 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 181 | 99 | 82 | 180 | 15.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 170 | 93 | 77 | 180 | 11.20 |
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