The Judd School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in Tonbridge, The Judd School draws bright pupils from across Kent through the Kent Test. With around 1,499 boys on roll against a capacity of 1,261, it operates well above its nominal size, a sign of sustained demand for its 180 places at age 11. Every Ofsted strand assessed - quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and sixth form - was rated Outstanding. Competition for entry is keen, and families should expect a thorough 11+ assessment.
How hard is it to get in?
Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
78.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit far above national norms: an Attainment 8 score of 78.4 dwarfs the national average of 46.9, and 98% of pupils secure a grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against 47% nationally. Ofsted judged the quality of education Outstanding, with the sixth form earning the same grade. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.6 supports a busy, demanding learning environment.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 2.87%
- EHC plans
- 2.13%
- English as additional language
- 15.1%
- Free school meals
- 2.6%
Schools nearby
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Tunbridge Wells, South East
Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone, South East
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Rochester, South East
Holcombe Grammar School
Chatham, South East
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Dartford, South East
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
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A high-performing boys' grammar where strong results meet across-the-board Outstanding judgements - and where places are in plainly high demand.
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The Judd School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.