Skinners' Kent Academy
Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Skinners' Kent Academy is a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 6th of 6 secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2023, report published 26 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
The school motto of 'pride in our success' permeates through how pupils conduct themselves around the school. They strive to become well-rounded and respectful members of society. Pupils show kindness and consideration to each other because they want everyone to feel included. A strong pastoral provision in every key stage means that pupils feel well supported and have someone to go to if they need help. Should bullying happen, pupils know that staff will help them resolve issues quickly. Relationships between staff and pupils are nurturing and positive. This means that pupils feel safe and well looked after. Pupils value the education they receive from the school. This includes students in the sixth form. Leaders have ambitiously built a seven-year curriculum to provide all pupils with the important knowledge they need to excel. Lessons are calm and purposeful because teachers insist on good behaviour. Well-developed school routines mean that pupils know exactly what to expect. Those who find it more difficult to engage with learning receive effective support. Staff in the 'Aspire' and 'EHub' provisions identify and remove barriers to learning. This ensures pupils who need additional help can study successfully alongside their peers.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not check that all pupils sufficiently understand new knowledge before moving on to new topics. Consequently, not all pupils develop an appropriate depth of understanding, making it harder to retain knowledge over time. Leaders must ensure that teachers have the support required to ensure they can regularly check what pupils know and understand.
- Too many pupils do not attend school as regularly as they should. This puts pupils at risk of falling behind in their education. Leaders must ensure that all staff implement plans effectively to improve attendance, so that all pupils benefit from the education the school provides.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
176 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,017 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near Skinners' Kent Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 21.7 |
| The Skinners' School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 70.8 |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 73.4 |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 63.7 |
| St Gregory's Catholic School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 43.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Hannah Knowles
- Phone
- 01892534377
- Address
- Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 135888
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.