Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at getting excellent academic results for all pupils, including those facing barriers to learning. Staff build strong, respectful relationships with boys and have high expectations of both behaviour and achievement. The school provides a rich programme of enrichment activities, careers guidance and personal development that prepares pupils well for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve examination outcomes significantly above national averages, with disadvantaged pupils performing particularly well
- Attendance is well above national average with effective support for pupils facing barriers
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils with rare disruption and bullying
- Comprehensive personal development programme including relationships and health education
- Extensive enrichment activities and clubs that develop sporting, creative and cultural abilities
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers occasionally do not fully check pupils' understanding, meaning gaps in learning are not addressed as quickly as they could be
- Guidance for staff supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is sometimes lacking in precision
- Communication with parents of pupils with SEND needs improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, visits, visitors, sports, school council, leadership roles
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a high-achieving selective grammar school where pupils consistently perform significantly above national averages in public examinations and show impressive passion for learning. The school has strong safeguarding practices, excellent attendance, and positive behaviour across both its main site and second location.
At a Glance
5.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
66
Total classes
30 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
143%
Over capacity
1,875 pupils
1,308 capacity
567 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Tunbridge Wells
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tunbridge Wells
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.06543%
Overall absence
11.2238%
Persistent absence
1,479
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Southborough CofE Primary School
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Rose Hill School
The Wells Free School
Skinners' Temple Grove
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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