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Grammar schools in and near Royal Tunbridge Wells

All 3 grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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  1. The Skinners' School

    Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools average, low absence.

    232 first choices, 160 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1672.7

    Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 68.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.4%Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,149
    Pupils per teacher
    17.8
    View school The Skinners' School

  2. Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

    Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools average.

    228 first choices, 174 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1672.5

    Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 68.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.1%Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,123
    Pupils per teacher
    17.4
    View school Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

  3. Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

    Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools average.

    297 first choices, 300 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1664.5

    Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 68.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.1%Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,875
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Just outside Royal Tunbridge Wells

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Royal Tunbridge Wells.

  1. Weald of Kent Grammar School

    3.2 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools average, high absence.

    234 first choices, 300 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1669.3

    Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 68.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.8%Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,913
    Pupils per teacher
    17.9
    View school Weald of Kent Grammar School

  2. Tonbridge Grammar School

    3.2 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools average, high absence.

    353 first choices, 180 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1677.0

    Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 68.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.8%Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,150
    Pupils per teacher
    19.0
    View school Tonbridge Grammar School
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How Royal Tunbridge Wells's grammar schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

Royal Tunbridge Wells 68.7England 46.2Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 64.5Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School: 72.5The Skinners' School: 72.7020406080
Grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Royal Tunbridge Wells average 4.5%The Skinners' School: 3.4%Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School: 5.1%Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 5.1%0%4%8%12%16%
Grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Ofsted grades in Royal Tunbridge Wells

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 2 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 1
  • Good: 0 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
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About these schools

Grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells, explained

There are 3 grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells, teaching 4,147 children.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 1 of them is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools scored an average Attainment 8 of 68.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

5.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,915 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 11.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many grammar schools are in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
There are 3 grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The highest-ranked grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells on Eduscope are The Skinners' School, Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Royal Tunbridge Wells has 1 grammar schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 0 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Royal Tunbridge Wells grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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