The Skinners' School
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East · TN4 9PG
A boys' grammar school in Tunbridge Wells, The Skinners' School has built a strong academic reputation while drawing praise for the way it develops its pupils beyond the classroom. Entry at 11 is via the Kent Test, with around 160 places each year for a school that is notably full: roughly 1,141 boys are on roll against a stated capacity of 945. Ofsted rated it Good overall at its most recent inspection, but singled out both personal development and the sixth form as Outstanding. Around one in six pupils speaks English as an additional language, and the school supports a meaningful proportion of boys with special educational needs.
1,141
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
160
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,141
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.8
- Location
- Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.skinners-school.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 160
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
70.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
93%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture. The average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 93 per cent of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against 47 per cent nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17.8 is typical for a large school, and the Outstanding sixth form suggests strong momentum into the senior years.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.57%
- EHC plans
- 0.09%
- English as additional language
- 18.3%
- Free school meals
- 5.6%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 16 November 2021
The last word
A high-performing boys' grammar where strong GCSE outcomes are matched by genuinely outstanding personal development and sixth form. Families should expect competitive entry through the Kent Test, at a school running well above its stated capacity.
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The Skinners' School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Skinners' School located?
The Skinners' School is located at St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG.
What type of school is The Skinners' School?
The Skinners' School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does The Skinners' School test in the 11+?
The Skinners' School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does The Skinners' School use for the 11+?
The Skinners' School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the The Skinners' School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the The Skinners' School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to The Skinners' School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are The Skinners' School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, The Skinners' School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does The Skinners' School belong to?
The Skinners' School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does The Skinners' School offer?
The Skinners' School has a published admission number of 160 places.
How many pupils attend The Skinners' School?
The Skinners' School has approximately 1,141 pupils on roll.
What is The Skinners' School's Ofsted rating?
The Skinners' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 16 November 2021.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.