Tonbridge Grammar School
Tonbridge, Kent, South East · TN9 2JR
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.
1,164
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,164
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.1
- Location
- Tonbridge, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- 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
77.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.24%
- EHC plans
- 0.17%
- English as additional language
- 11%
- Free school meals
- 2%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 16 October 2019
The last word
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
Where is Tonbridge Grammar School located?
Tonbridge Grammar School is located at Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, TN9 2JR.
What type of school is Tonbridge Grammar School?
Tonbridge Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Tonbridge Grammar School test in the 11+?
Tonbridge Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Tonbridge Grammar School use for the 11+?
Tonbridge Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Tonbridge Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Tonbridge Grammar School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Tonbridge Grammar 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 Tonbridge Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Tonbridge Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Tonbridge Grammar School belong to?
Tonbridge Grammar School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Tonbridge Grammar School offer?
Tonbridge Grammar School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Tonbridge Grammar School?
Tonbridge Grammar School has approximately 1,164 pupils on roll.
What is Tonbridge Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Tonbridge Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 16 October 2019.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.