Is St Gregory's Catholic School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 15 October 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 39th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Gregory's Catholic School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Gregory's Catholic School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.8 (England: 46.2). 46.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Gregory's Catholic School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Gregory's Catholic 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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St Gregory's Catholic School

Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL

Local ranking39th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1082

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

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

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 15 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: 44.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 46.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 68.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 185

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Higher education: 39.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 42.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

Avg A-Level Grade

29.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

33.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

130

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 10.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 26.9
16-18 Cohort: 242

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1177
Boys: 650 (59%)
Girls: 443 (41%)
Capacity: 1082 (101% full)
SEND: 10.2%
FSM Eligible: 20.6%
EAL: 18.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 7.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 63.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,445/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 8.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 67.3%
White Other: 9.3%
Black African: 4.6%
Mixed Other: 3.3%
Asian Indian: 3.1%
Other: 3.0%
Asian Chinese: 1.7%
White Irish: 1.4%

67.3%

White British

9.3%

White Other

4.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01892527444

office@sgschool.org.uk

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Reynolds Lane

Tunbridge Wells, South East

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Administrative

URN: 140640
UKPRN: 10045187
Establishment No.: 5435
Trust: KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP

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