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The Skinners' School

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The Skinners' School

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

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Boys
Pupils
1,141
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.6%
Attainment 8
70.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

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
70.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
61.0%
Basics 9-5
93.4%

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
72.5%
EBacc APS
6.75
EBacc 9-5
62.9%
EBacc 9-4
67.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
42.67
A*-A Grades
45.6%
A*-B Grades
74.0%
AAB+ %
31.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 159 students entered

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About The Skinners' School

The Skinners' School is a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 70.7. The school has around 1,141 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 The Skinners' School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — Good
  2. Jun 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Skinners' School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Skinners' School

What is The Skinners' School's Ofsted rating?
The Skinners' School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Skinners' School's latest exam results?
The Skinners' School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 70.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Skinners' School located?
The Skinners' School is a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN4 9PG).
How many pupils attend The Skinners' School?
The Skinners' School has around 1,141 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Skinners' School with other schools?
View The Skinners' 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.