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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XB

Community school
Boys
Pupils
1,799
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.4%
Attainment 8
63.5
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2013

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
63.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
38.7%
Basics 9-5
90.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
80.6%
EBacc APS
5.87
EBacc 9-5
45.6%
EBacc 9-4
59.9%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.22
A*-A Grades
30.8%
A*-B Grades
65.3%
AAB+ %
20.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 169 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.5. The school has around 1,799 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

What is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys's latest exam results?
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys located?
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN4 9XB).
How many pupils attend Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys has around 1,799 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys with other schools?
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