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The Judd School

Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PN

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

78.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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
78.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
80.9%
Basics 9-5
98.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

78.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2376.246.4
2023/2478.546.4
2024/2578.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.590.00
2023/24+0.850.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
67.7%
EBacc APS
7.36
EBacc 9-5
64.0%
EBacc 9-4
66.1%
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
47.62
A*-A Grades
66.8%
A*-B Grades
87.3%
AAB+ %
62.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 272 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Leigh Academy Tonbridge
0.27 km away · Academy converter
Good
Tonbridge Grammar School
0.82 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Nexus Foundation Special School
1.1 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Weald of Kent Grammar School
1.24 km away · Academy converter
Good
Hillview School for Girls
1.35 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About The Judd School

The Judd School is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 520 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 78.3. The school has around 1,499 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Judd School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Outstanding
  2. May 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Judd School

What is The Judd School's Ofsted rating?
The Judd School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about The Judd School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 520 responses): 95% of parents would recommend The Judd School.
What are The Judd School's latest exam results?
The Judd School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 78.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Judd School located?
The Judd School is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent (TN9 2PN).
How many pupils attend The Judd School?
The Judd School has around 1,499 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Judd School with other schools?
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