Head of Science

Hadlow Rural Community School (HRCS) opened in September 2013 and offers a  unique educational opportunity to students across the Weald of Kent; located within an  idyllic 20-acre rural campus, situated in the historic village of Hadlow. 

HRCS is a popular, oversubscribed School with a current roll of just under 400 students,  increasing to 500 over the next 3 years. The School relocated to a £7million new build in  2016 and has developed a strong reputation both locally and beyond for enabling its  young people to excel and flourish; providing an exciting, vibrant and dynamic experience  in academic and land based vocational studies. The school is heavily oversubscribed and  has, for the last four years, achieved one of the highest percentages of preferences for  Year 7 places, for non-selective schools, across Kent. 

The success and popularity of the school has been based on our ethos of providing an  educational experience suited to our students and the local community and, whilst academic progress is of the highest importance to us, this is equally matched by our promotion of vocational and enrichment opportunities, ensuring the development of every child  as a whole. 

Positive, productive, and supportive relationships with all stakeholders is a key element  of the school and this is further underpinned by maintaining small class sizes of 25-26  students across the school, with many Key Stage 4 option subjects averaging class sizes  of 15 students. 

High expectations are promoted across every aspect of the school and all members of  HRCS are expected to be kind, caring and considerate, showing honesty and integrity  and applying 100% effort in all their endeavours, supporting our school motto of ‘Effort  Achieves’.

Headteacher

Paul Boxall

Values

Our aim is to provide a unique, high quality educational experience, focusing on an academic, vocational and enriching curriculum, enabling all to excel and achieve beyond their potential.

On leaving HRCS students will be inspired. They will demonstrate ambition, kindness, confidence, resilience and will be able to work independently, applying their experiences, skills and knowledge to an ever changing world.

They will have a love of learning, will work hard and possess high aspirations for themselves and others; whilst making a positive contribution, as fully rounded individuals, to our future society.

Mission

HRCS provides a safe, challenging, high quality learning environment focused on: high expectations of student behaviour and conduct, high quality care, guidance and support, and a relentless pursuit of excellence through expert teaching.

Students will be respectful, work hard and actively engage in all aspects of their education. They will take ownership of their learning through working independently, be committed and motivated to make exceptional progress and demonstrate resilience and perseverance during times of difficulty.

Values

All members of HRCS have high expectations, showing honesty and integrity, whilst developing strong and productive relationships based on mutual respect and trust.

Students will be kind, caring, courteous and considerate of others, demonstrating an understanding and appreciation of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and its importance within a community school.

Students will work confidently and conscientiously across all areas of their education and will apply 100% effort in all their endeavours.

Ofsted

“The behaviour of students is good. They are polite, kind and get on extremely well together. One Year 7 student said, ‘This school is like one big family because everyone knows everyone.’ Students are welcoming to visitors and happily express their positive views about all aspects of the school. They wear their uniform with pride. Clear routines and strong relationships between teachers and students build high levels of trust and confidence so that students are frequently absorbed in their learning.”

View Hadlow Rural Community School’s latest Ofsted report