Is Weald of Kent Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 1 October 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 13th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Weald of Kent Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Weald of Kent Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 69.3 (England: 46.2). 95.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Weald of Kent Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Weald of Kent Grammar School 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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Weald of Kent Grammar School

Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 2JP

Local ranking13th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

2475

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 1 October 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 1 October 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 69.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 95.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 99.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 302

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 95.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 65.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 20.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

Avg A-Level Grade

40.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

39.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

214

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 19.6% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 453

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1902
Boys: 74 (4%)
Girls: 1839 (96%)
Capacity: 2475 (77% full)
SEND: 2.0%
FSM Eligible: 4.0%
EAL: 7.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.4%
SEN Support: 1.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 108.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,402/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 6.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.7%
White Other: 7.5%
Asian Indian: 4.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.0%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
Asian Other: 2.4%
Black African: 2.3%
Asian Chinese: 1.4%

72.7%

White British

7.5%

White Other

4.5%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01732373500

school@wealdgs.org

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Tudeley Lane

Tonbridge, South East

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Administrative

URN: 136455
UKPRN: 10032960
Establishment No.: 4046
Trust: WEALD OF KENT GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

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