Tonbridge Grammar School Catchment Area
Tonbridge Grammar School is an academy converter secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1164 pupils, and a capacity of 1260 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,164
Pupils
1,260
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Tonbridge Grammar School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Tonbridge Grammar School?
The catchment area for Tonbridge Grammar 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 Tonbridge Grammar 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 →Tonbridge Grammar School: 1260 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Tonbridge Grammar School has a published admission number of 1260 places. 1164 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1260, Kent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 2% 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 →
Tonbridge Grammar School: School Information
- Full address
- Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, TN9 2JR
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136417
Other Secondary Schools in Tonbridge
If Tonbridge Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Tonbridge are the next closest alternatives.
The Judd School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TN9 2PN
Leigh Academy Tonbridge Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN9 2PH
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 Tonbridge Grammar 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 · 2.4 miles away
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Community school · Tunbridge Wells · 2.4 miles away
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Tunbridge Wells · 2.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Tonbridge Grammar School
What is the catchment area for Tonbridge Grammar School? ▾
The catchment area for Tonbridge Grammar 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 Tonbridge Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Tonbridge Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 1260 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Tonbridge Grammar School? ▾
Tonbridge Grammar 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 Tonbridge Grammar School cover? ▾
Tonbridge Grammar 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for Tonbridge Grammar School? ▾
Tonbridge Grammar School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.