Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a community secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1799 pupils, and a capacity of 1308 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,799
Pupils
1,308
Capacity
138%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area Information
Entry to Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys 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.
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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 →Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys — School Information
- Full address
- St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XB
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 5.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118790
Other Secondary Schools in Tunbridge Wells
If Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells are the next closest alternatives.
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area
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Skinners' Kent Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TN2 4PY
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TN4 9SH
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 — Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys currently has 1799 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1308 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys? ▾
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys 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 Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys cover? ▾
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys 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 Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys? ▾
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.