Tonbridge Grammar School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, TN9 2JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Tonbridge Grammar School is a secondary school in Tonbridge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 2nd of 7 secondary schools in Tonbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 October 2019, report published 7 November 2019

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

179 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score77.2

77.2, 31.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths98.3%

98.3%, 52.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths99.4%

99.4%, 34.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc97.2%

97.2%, 56.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.66

7.66, 3.57 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,150 pupils on roll, with places for 1,260

Eligible for free school meals2.6%

2.6%, 23.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.8%

21.8%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support3.8%

3.8%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.3%

0.3%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Tonbridge Grammar School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Weald of Kent Grammar School	0.3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 70.0
Hillview School for Girls	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 48.0
The Judd School	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 78.4
Leigh Academy Tonbridge	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 43.1
Tonbridge School	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 7.8

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: TONBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Girls
Admissions: Selective
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Joseph Jardine-Viner
Phone: 01732365125
Website: tgs.kent.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, TN9 2JR
Local authority: Kent
URN: 136417

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.