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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Sep 2023
Progress 8
+0.77
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
213 1st-choice / 174 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#212 of 3,141 nationally

About Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is a school that parents clearly want, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 717 applications for 174 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.12. Of those applications, 213 were first-preference choices, and 153 of those families received an offer. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among local parents, though the data doesn't include a specific parent satisfaction survey score. The school is a state-funded girls' grammar for ages 11 to 18, with a non-religious character, and is led by headteacher Katie Marchant. It has a capacity of 1,123 pupils and currently enrols 1,095, so it's running very close to full. Just 3.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well below the national average and reflects the selective intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSouthfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ
HeadteacherKatie Marchant
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils1,095
Free School Meals (FSM)3.5%
School Capacity1,095 / 1,123 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sixth Form CentreICT SuitePlaying FieldsTheatreAstro TurfSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

TennisAthleticsBadmintonDanceHockeySwimmingBasketballCricketRugbyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsChoirScience ClubDebateGardeningArt ClubNewspaperDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:40

After-school care

15:40-17:00

Source: twggs.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.