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Tonbridge Grammar School Catchment Area

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

Tonbridge Grammar School is a 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 — 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

Entry to Tonbridge Grammar School is selective — 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tonbridge Grammar School

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.