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Weald of Kent Grammar School

Tonbridge and Malling, TN9 2JPSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
+0.77
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
238 1st-choice / 300 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#211 of 3,141 nationally

About Weald of Kent Grammar School

Weald of Kent Grammar School sits within the Kent local authority, a selective area with a strong concentration of high-performing grammar schools. Among the ten secondary schools in the Tonbridge and Malling borough, it ranks second by Progress 8 score, placing it in the top 20% locally. Its closest high-achieving peers include Dartford Grammar School, The Judd School, and Dartford Grammar School for Girls, all of which also post very strong academic scores. The school is a girls’ grammar for ages 11 to 18, with a non-religious character and a headteacher, Richard Booth, who has overseen a notable improvement in its most recent Ofsted inspection. In October 2024, inspectors rated the school Good across all areas including behaviour, personal development, and leadership, a significant step up from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022. The school is large, with 1,902 pupils against a capacity of 2,475, and just 3. 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting its selective intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressTudeley Lane, Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Malling, TN9 2JP
HeadteacherRichard Booth
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils1,902
Free School Meals (FSM)3.7%
School Capacity1,902 / 2,475 (77% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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