Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ · Kent · Grammar school
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4th 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 157 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 9.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 94.6 · 97 | 30% | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.77 · 93 | 25% | 2.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 72.5 · 97 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 97.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 73.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.77 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Theatre Club, Combined Cadet Force, and Young Enterprise. Music provision includes orchestras, chamber ensembles, choirs, and instrumental tuition. Dance is offered as a sport. Trips include a Year 7 theatre visit to Regent's Park, a Year 8 ski trip to Austria, and a Year 11 trip to the Bay of Naples.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,123 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,119. 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
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What Ofsted said about Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Overview
The report describes a school with "exceptionally high expectations" that pupils "consistently meet," resulting in an environment where students "excel academically and flourish as well-rounded individuals." Leaders and staff are praised for their "unwavering ambition" and for fostering a culture where pupils feel "safe and valued" while engaging deeply with challenging curriculum content.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "built thoughtfully" to support "deep understanding of knowledge over time," with teachers providing "very clear explanations and rich discussion."
- Pupils are "superbly supported" to access learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, allowing them to "achieve exceptionally well."
- There is a "highly effective culture of success and achievement across the sixth form," supported by a "broad and dynamic" offer and active alumni guidance.
- Pastoral care is "central to the role of every staff member," ensuring pupils receive entitled support and develop a "detailed understanding about age-appropriate relationships."
- Pupils engage with an "exceptional selection of extra-curricular activities," many of which are "pupil-led," fostering leadership and a sense of community.
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 | 70.1 |
| 2024/25 | 73.4 |
| 2025/26 | 72.5 |
| 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
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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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