Tonbridge Grammar School
School summary
A selective girls' grammar in Tonbridge, this large school has earned an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted across every area inspected, from quality of education to its sixth form. With 1,164 girls on a roll built for 1,260, it runs close to but not at capacity, and admits 180 pupils each year through the Kent Test. Entry is academically demanding and competition for those places is keen.
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
77.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 16 October 2019
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 77.2 against a national average of 46.9, with 98 per cent of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47 per cent nationally. Ofsted rated the quality of education Outstanding, and the sixth form earned the same grade. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 18.1 is fairly typical for a state school of this size.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.24%
- EHC plans
- 0.17%
- English as additional language
- 11%
- Free school meals
- 2%
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
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Chatham, South East
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Dartford, South East
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An academically high-achieving girls' grammar with an across-the-board Outstanding rating. Families should be ready for a competitive Kent Test entry at 11.
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Tonbridge Grammar 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.