Is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 18th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys averaged an Attainment 8 score of 64.5 (England: 46.2). 88.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?

Applications for Year 7 places at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

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

Local ranking18th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1308

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 17 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 64.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 88.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 96.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 292

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 72.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 13.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

38.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

165

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 20.0% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 330

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1799
Boys: 1811 (97%)
Girls: 64 (3%)
Capacity: 1308 (143% full)
SEND: 2.7%
FSM Eligible: 5.9%
EAL: 14.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.2%
SEN Support: 2.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 92.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,520/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.4%
Asian Indian: 5.5%
White Other: 5.2%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.8%
Black African: 2.5%
Asian Chinese: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%

72.4%

White British

5.5%

Asian Indian

5.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01892529551

asimpson@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk

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St John's Road

Tunbridge Wells, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118790
UKPRN: 10007076
Establishment No.: 4045

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