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Tonbridge Grammar School

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Tonbridge Grammar School

Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, TN9 2JR

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Girls
Pupils
1,164
Ages
11-18
FSM
2.0%
Attainment 8
76.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2019

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.

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 measures2024/25

Attainment 8
76.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
77.0%
Basics 9-5
98.3%

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
97.2%
EBacc APS
7.63
EBacc 9-5
91.6%
EBacc 9-4
95.5%
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 measures2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
33.3%
A*-B Grades
33.3%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 130 students entered

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About Tonbridge Grammar School

Tonbridge Grammar School is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 76.9. The school has around 1,164 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, TN9 2JR | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2024Standards maintained
  2. Oct 2019Outstanding
  3. Jun 2007Outstanding (predecessor: Tonbridge Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Tonbridge Grammar School

What is Tonbridge Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Tonbridge Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Tonbridge Grammar School's latest exam results?
Tonbridge Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 76.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Tonbridge Grammar School located?
Tonbridge Grammar School is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent (TN9 2JR).
How many pupils attend Tonbridge Grammar School?
Tonbridge Grammar School has around 1,164 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Tonbridge Grammar School with other schools?
View Tonbridge Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.