Weald of Kent Grammar School
School summary
A selective girls' grammar in Tonbridge, Weald of Kent stands out for results that sit well above the national picture. Entry at 11 comes through the Kent Test, the GL Assessment-based consortium covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with 300 places on offer each year. With roughly 1,902 girls on roll against a capacity of 2,475, the school is large but not full, which can ease some of the pressure familiar at heavily oversubscribed grammars. Ofsted judged every area inspected as Good, from quality of education through to the sixth form.
How hard is it to get in?
Competitive · 2 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand exceeds the 300 Year 7 places in most years, though less sharply than at the most oversubscribed schools.
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
70
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 1 October 2024
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes are a clear strength: an average Attainment 8 score of 70 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 95% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 17.5 is broadly typical for the sector. The school suits academically able girls who are ready for the pace of a selective environment.
Languages
Headteacher · R Booth
Beyond the classroom
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.63%
- EHC plans
- 0.42%
- English as additional language
- 7.1%
- Free school meals
- 3.7%
Mobile phone policy
Students are not allowed to use mobile phones or have headphones in sight anywhere in the school; on the premises phones must be turned off and stored in the student's bag in their locker. The exception is Year 12 and 13 students, who may use their devices in free classrooms and designated Sixth Form spaces but not elsewhere. Confiscated phones are handed to Reception, with escalating sanctions for repeat offences within a term.
Schools nearby
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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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Consistently strong results and a settled Good rating across the board make Weald of Kent a dependable choice for capable girls. Families should prepare carefully for the Kent Test, which sets the bar for entry.
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Weald of Kent 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.