Weald of Kent Grammar School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Tonbridge, Kent
Weald of Kent Grammar School is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 1 October 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 2JP
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 1,913 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 4.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 1 October 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils value the school’s caring and nurturing ethos.”
- “They are enthusiastic about the changes the school has undergone in the last two years.”
- “The school has put in place a clear system of rewards and consequences, so pupils know what to expect.”
To improve
- “However, this work does not always bring together a full picture of the attendance issues faced by pupils with SEND.”
- “As a result, these pupils miss out on more of the learning and support on offer in school.”
- “However, some pupils feel that they would benefit from further guidance in making decisions about their next steps in education.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 95% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 70 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 234 first-preference applications, 300 offers in total, 166 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
- Tonbridge Grammar School 0.3 mi Standards maintained
- Hillview School for Girls 0.3 mi School remains Good
- The Judd School 0.8 mi Not judged
- Leigh Academy Tonbridge 0.9 mi Good
- Leigh Academy Hugh Christie 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Gregory's Catholic School 2.4 mi Not judged
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 2.9 mi Outstanding