Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Catchment Area
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a academy converter secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1892 pupils, and a capacity of 1452 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,892
Pupils
1,452
Capacity
130%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Bennett Memorial Diocesan School — School Information
- Full address
- Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 9.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136603
Other Secondary Schools in Tunbridge Wells
If Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells are the next closest alternatives.
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TN4 9UJ
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Community school · TN4 9XB
Skinners' Kent Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN2 4PY
The Skinners' School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN4 9PG
St Gregory's Catholic School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN4 9XL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bennett Memorial Diocesan School currently has 1892 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1452 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bennett Memorial Diocesan School? ▾
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Bennett Memorial Diocesan School cover? ▾
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bennett Memorial Diocesan School? ▾
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.