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The Skinners' School

Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PGSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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About The Skinners' School

The Skinners' School is a boys' state secondary in Tunbridge Wells, part of the Kent local authority, and sits among a strong field of grammar schools in the county. Its top-performing peers in Kent include Dartford Grammar School, The Judd School, and Dartford Grammar School for Girls, all of which rank highly on academic measures. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, just 0.3 km away. Skinners' itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection, placing it within a local authority where 16 out of 106 same-type schools have achieved the top grade. The school is non-denominational and educates 1,141 pupils aged 11 to 18, with headteacher Edward Wesson at the helm. For families considering selective or high-performing state options in west Kent, Skinners' is a well-regarded choice, though it operates in a landscape dominated by grammar schools with stronger headline Ofsted ratings.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSt John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG
HeadteacherEdward Wesson
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils1,141

Facilities

6
Art StudiosMusic RoomsAstro TurfSixth Form CentreScience LabsSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RowingNetballGymnasticsRugbyDanceBasketballRoundersBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseArt ClubGardeningFilm ClubDebateBook ClubDuke of EdinburghCoding

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:35

Source: skinners-school.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skinners' School

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