The Judd School
Tonbridge, TN9 2PN · Kent · Grammar school
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1st of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 129 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7/10 among them, against 9.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 99.0 · 99 | 46% | 4.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.85 · 95 | 38% | 3.65 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 78.3 · 99 | 15% | 1.52 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Judd School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 98.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 78.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.85 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and Combined Cadet Forces. Sports include rugby, cross country, football, cricket, athletics, netball, badminton, and basketball. Trips cover classics tours of Italy and Greece, RS tours to Andalucia, European music tours, and rugby and cricket tours to South Africa, South America, and Barbados. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,541 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,261. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their progress scores? How are places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about The Judd School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils “flourish” and enjoy a “first-class curriculum” underpinned by the values of ‘learn, grow, belong’. Leaders maintain an “unwavering” ambition for all pupils, fostering a community where students are “intellectually curious” and achieve “exceptionally well” across all key stages.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “rich and varied,” carefully designed to “build complexity from ambitious starting points” and includes an impressive range of subjects such as Latin and ancient history.
- Teachers demonstrate “deep passion and knowledge,” using “probing questions” to check understanding and ensuring pupils develop “deep insights” and use “ambitious vocabulary.”
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “effective help” and achieve “impressive outcomes” through tailored support.
- The school offers a “dazzling array of extra-curricular opportunities,” including sporting clubs, productions, and specialist societies, with financial barriers removed for disadvantaged pupils.
- Careers guidance is “excellent,” equipping pupils with a “comprehensive understanding of future options” and preparing them for “prestigious universities or high-quality apprenticeships.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 78.5 |
| 2024/25 | 78.4 |
| 2025/26 | 78.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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