Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 3rd of 6 secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 December 2023, report published 30 January 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

296 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score54.0

54.0, 7.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths57.8%

57.8%, 12.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths84.5%

84.5%, 19.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc88.9%

88.9%, 48.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.14

5.14, 1.05 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

183 students

Average point score per A level entry36.15

36.15, 1.15 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,913 pupils on roll, with places for 1,452

Eligible for free school meals9.5%

9.5%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.6%

11.6%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.5%

10.5%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 73.4
The Skinners' School	0.6 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 70.8
St Gregory's Catholic School	0.8 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 43.8
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys	0.8 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 63.7
Beechwood School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 21.7

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Dr Karen Brookes
Phone: 01892521595
Website: bennettmemorial.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH
Local authority: Kent
URN: 136603

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.