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Skinners' Kent Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Skinners' Kent Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1035 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,035

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Skinners' Kent Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Skinners' Kent Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Skinners' Kent Academy — School Information

Full address
Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PY
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.9% of pupils
DfE URN
135888

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Frequently Asked Questions — Skinners' Kent Academy

Is Skinners' Kent Academy oversubscribed?

Skinners' Kent Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1150 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Skinners' Kent Academy?

Admission to Skinners' Kent Academy is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Skinners' Kent Academy cover?

Skinners' Kent Academy 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 Skinners' Kent Academy?

Skinners' Kent Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.