Hawes Down Primary School
Hawes Down Primary School is a primary school in West Wickham for ages 4 to 11.
Daily practice for Hawes Down Primary School pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 447
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- The Mead, West Wickham, BR4 0BA
- Phone
- 02086 394600
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Short inspection, July 2023.
- Inspectors found pupils enjoy a kind, caring school where they behave well and achieve well.
- The report says leaders understand the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and identify small steps to help them learn.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- The school is a two-form entry primary school.
- The school has three main values, Achievement, Bravery and Compassion, referred to as the ABCs.
- The school's vision is to build a community where all pupils can achieve through dedication, bravery and compassion.
Source: Hawes Down Primary School website; Hawes Down Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- In Early Years the curriculum is taught through a thematic approach, while Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 are taught through discrete subjects.
Source: Hawes Down Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Year 5 and Year 6 go on residential trips.
- A KS2 Christmas Music Concert is held at LPSB.
Source: Hawes Down Primary School website; Hawes Down Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The school is part of IMPACT Multi Academy Trust.
Source: Hawes Down Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Parents must email the school office to book a place at an open morning, as places are limited.
Source: Hawes Down Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- If an after-school club is over-subscribed, a waiting list is held and parents should contact the club provider.
Source: Hawes Down Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- Makaton is used as an aid to communication in the ARP provision and shared in the wider school.
Source: Hawes Down Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
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- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 5 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 5 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 6 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 6 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 6 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 7 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 8 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 8 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 8 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for BoysBoys, Dartford, 9 miles. Kent Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 9 miles. Kent Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 141784. Checked 9 November 2026.
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