Head: Jonathan Wood
An accessible boys' grammar school in Kent with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Cutoff Score
371
88% of max
Applications
782
Offers Made
178
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Inner Area (157 places) defined by specific postcodes: TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4, TN8, TN9, TN10, TN11, TN12, TN13, TN14, TN15; ME18, ME19; TN16 1** and TN16 2**; DA4 0**; plus civil parish of Halstead. Outer Area (23 places) defined as outside Inner Area and within England.
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
5 places
Process
Parents have a statutory right of appeal should an application be refused.
Waiting List
Waiting list maintained until 31 January 2027. Re-ranked in accordance with oversubscription criteria each time a student is added or removed.
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Kent Test
3. Results
15 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 32 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Three multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Each paper is 50 minutes. Boys only school. Uses Kent PESE test (also known as 11+). For in-year admissions, students take four electronic CAT tests (Quantitative, Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning and Spatial) with minimum mean score of 120 required. CAT test only taken once per academic year and shared with other local grammar schools.
Max
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
1 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
10 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
15 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
78.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
68%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.36
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 62.1 | 78.9 | +17 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 86% | 99% | +13pp |
| EBacc entry | 0% | 70% | +70pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
99%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
47.5avg points / entry
Average grade: A-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
79%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
79%
Higher Education
+11pp vs grammar avg
43%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
189 entries
100%
+5.5pp vs school
Biology
188 entries
100%
+5.5pp vs school
Geography
125 entries
100%
+5.5pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
5 entries
0%
-94.5pp vs school
Strongest at
Physics
107 entries
100%
+5.5pp vs school
Biology
100 entries
100%
+5.5pp vs school
Further Mathematics
72 entries
100%
+5.5pp vs school
Watch list
French
5 entries
0%
-94.5pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum average performance points score of 6.5 in best 10 qualifications, or all qualifications if fewer than 10 subjects completed. Additionally need minimum of six GCSEs, including grade 4 or better in Mathematics and English Language. Students must satisfy requirements of chosen subjects.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (54.2%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 22 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 3 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £328 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,241
Teaching Staff / pupil
£1,101
Educational Supplies / pupil
£439
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£76
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,362,459 · 958 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,359,165
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£26,875
Targeted funding for 25 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£83,155
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£51,579
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£6,620
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£537,060
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£142,484
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£59,918
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£75,147
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,499 / 1,261(119%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum average performance points score of 6.5 in best 10 qualifications, or all qualifications if fewer than 10 subjects completed. Additionally need minimum of six GCSEs, including grade 4 or better in Mathematics and English Language. Students must satisfy requirements of chosen subjects.
1:17.6
Staff:Pupil Ratio
97.88%
Qualified Teachers
4.51%
Absence Rate
10.21%
Persistent Absence
The school occupies a historic site with modern additions including science laboratories, computer suites, sports facilities, library, dining hall, assembly hall, music rooms, art studios, and extensive playing fields.
Sports
Extensive playing fields, gymnasium, fitness suite, tennis courts, athletics track, cricket squares, rugby pitches, football pitches, and access to local swimming facilities for PE lessons.
STEM
Well-equipped science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology, multiple computer suites with modern hardware, Design Technology workshops with CAD/CAM facilities, and dedicated Mathematics classrooms.
Arts
Drama facilities with performance exams and dress rehearsals. Music groups for leavers photos.
Library
Modern library facility with extensive book collections, digital resources, study spaces, computer access, and qualified librarian support. Open before school, during break times, lunch, and after school.
Capital Projects
Recent investments in science laboratory refurbishments, IT infrastructure upgrades, and sports facility improvements. Ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing buildings.
Wide range of activities including clubs, sports, music groups, drama performances. Strong emphasis on participation in wider school life including evening events and Saturday sport.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music groups, drama performances with examination opportunities
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Uniform
Navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, dark grey trousers, black shoes. PE kit includes navy shorts/tracksuit bottoms, white polo shirt, navy rugby shirt
School Meals
The school operates a cashless catering system with a variety of hot and cold meals, sandwiches, and snacks available in the dining hall. Students can pre-order meals online and special dietary requirements are catered for.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with clear expectations communicated to students and parents. Time allocations vary by year group, with Years 7-8 receiving approximately 1-2 hours per day, Years 9-11 receiving 2-3 hours per day, and Sixth Form students expected to undertake independent study equivalent to their timetabled lessons.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour management system with clear expectations, rewards for good behaviour and academic achievement, and sanctions for inappropriate conduct. The policy emphasizes respect, responsibility, and readiness to learn.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight during school hours. Phones may only be used with staff permission for educational purposes or in emergencies.
SEND Provision
Specialist Resource Provision for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Up to 4 students admitted each year to the resource provision. These places reserved for students with EHCP with ASD diagnosis and allocated by local authority.
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Nearest Station: Tonbridge
Transport Info
Parents who live at a distance are asked to consider very carefully whether the daily commute (plus evening/weekend activities) is a reasonable imposition for their child and the possible impact on their ability to take part in wider school life.
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