Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East · TN4 9UJ
Across every area Ofsted assesses - from quality of education to its sixth form - Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School holds the top "Outstanding" judgement. This large selective girls' school sits close to its capacity, with around 1,095 pupils against room for 1,119, a sign of how sought-after places here are. Entry is at 11 via the Kent Test, so families across the area apply with strong demand for the 174 places available each year.
1,095
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
174
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,095
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.9
- Location
- Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.twggs.kent.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 174
- 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
73.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture. The school's average Attainment 8 score of 73.4 dwarfs the national average of 46.9, and 98 per cent of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47 per cent. Ofsted's "Outstanding" judgement extends to the sixth form, making this a school built for academically ambitious girls.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.69%
- EHC plans
- 0.18%
- English as additional language
- 12.6%
- Free school meals
- 3.5%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 19 September 2023
The last word
A consistently top-rated girls' grammar where exceptional results are the norm rather than the exception. Competition for its 174 places is fierce, so thorough Kent Test preparation is essential.
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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School located?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is located at Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ.
What type of school is Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School test in the 11+?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School use for the 11+?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Tunbridge Wells Girls' 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 Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School belong to?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School offer?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School has a published admission number of 174 places.
How many pupils attend Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School has approximately 1,095 pupils on roll.
What is Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 19 September 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.