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Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

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Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,892
Ages
11-18
FSM
9.6%
Attainment 8
53.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.9%
Basics 9-5
57.8%

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
88.9%
EBacc APS
5.13
EBacc 9-5
37.5%
EBacc 9-4
57.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.15
A*-A Grades
26.0%
A*-B Grades
56.3%
AAB+ %
13.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 193 students entered

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About Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.9. The school has around 1,892 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 Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Jun 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

What is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School's Ofsted rating?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Bennett Memorial Diocesan School's latest exam results?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School located?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN4 9SH).
How many pupils attend Bennett Memorial Diocesan School?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School has around 1,892 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bennett Memorial Diocesan School with other schools?
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