The Judd School Catchment Area
The Judd School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1499 pupils, and a capacity of 1261 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,499
Pupils
1,261
Capacity
119%
Fill rate
The Judd School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Judd School?
The catchment area for The Judd School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to The Judd School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Kent catchment area documents →The Judd School: heavily oversubscribed at 119% capacity
The Judd School has a published admission number of 1261 places. 1499 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 119%. At 119% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Kent allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 2.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Tonbridge.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →
The Judd School: School Information
- Full address
- Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PN
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 2.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118843
Other Secondary Schools in Tonbridge
If The Judd School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Tonbridge are the next closest alternatives.
Leigh Academy Tonbridge Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN9 2PH
Tonbridge Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN9 2JR
Weald of Kent Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN9 2JP
Leigh Academy Mascalls Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN12 6LT
Hillview School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN9 2HE
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN10 4PU
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Judd School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
St Gregory's Catholic School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Tunbridge Wells · 2.6 miles away
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Community school · Tunbridge Wells · 2.6 miles away
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Tunbridge Wells · 3.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Judd School
What is the catchment area for The Judd School? ▾
The catchment area for The Judd School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Judd School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, The Judd School currently has 1499 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1261 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Judd School? ▾
The Judd School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does The Judd School cover? ▾
The Judd School is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.