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Hillview School for Girls

Tonbridge and Malling, TN9 2HESecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
+0.37
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
218 1st-choice / 233 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#703 of 3,141 nationally

About Hillview School for Girls

Hillview School for Girls is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 720 applications for 233 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.09, meaning more than three families applied for every spot. Of those, 218 put Hillview as their first preference, and 189 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in Tonbridge and Malling. The school is a state-funded girls’ secondary with a co-educational sixth form, led by headteacher Hilary Burkett. It is non-religious and serves pupils aged 11 to 18. With 1,544 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,340, the school is operating above its official capacity, which may be a practical consideration for families thinking about class sizes and facilities usage.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBrionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Malling, TN9 2HE
HeadteacherHilary Burkett
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils1,544
Free School Meals (FSM)15.7%
School Capacity1,544 / 1,340 (115% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sixth Form CentreICT SuiteAstro TurfGymnasiumTennis CourtsMusic RoomsDining HallScience LabsPlaying FieldsSports HallLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

CricketNetballRowingRoundersMartial ArtsRugbyBasketballTennisBadmintonHockey

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseScience ClubModel United NationsChessFilm ClubCodingGardeningDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hillview School for Girls has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.