Head: Richard Booth
An accessible girls' grammar school in Kent with a Good 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
332
78% of max
Applications
901
Offers Made
300
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Priority given to specific postcodes and parishes including Tonbridge Town (TN9, TN10, TN11, TN12) and the Parishes of Ightham, Ivy Hatch, Kings Hill, Pembury, Platt and St Mary's Platt, Plaxtol and Shipbourne, plus various parishes within Sevenoaks district
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 5 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
40 places
Appeals Deadline
2026-04-02
Process
Appeals are managed independently through Education Appeals and heard online. Stage 1 hearing on 30 April 2026, individual hearings 5-8 May 2026.
Waiting List
Maintained by school after second offer day, ranked according to oversubscription criteria, re-ranked when new children added
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. School offers alternative route to Kent Test through Weald Grammar Assessment. Free 11+ preparation materials provided to Pupil Premium eligible children through partnership with Atom Learning. School uses CAT tests for in-year admissions and shares results with other schools using CAT4 tests.
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
69.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
94%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
85%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.64
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
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 | 62.9 | 70.3 | +7 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 86% | 95% | +9pp |
| EBacc entry | 86% | 85% | -1pp |
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
40.1avg points / entry
Average grade: B
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
66%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
65%
Higher Education
≈3pp vs grammar avg
71%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Business
136 entries
100%
+6.1pp vs school
Food Preparation & Nutrition
82 entries
100%
+6.1pp vs school
Drama
50 entries
100%
+6.1pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
36 entries
0%
-93.9pp vs school
Strongest at
Psychology
71 entries
100%
+5.1pp vs school
Sociology
56 entries
100%
+5.1pp vs school
Business Studies
51 entries
100%
+5.1pp vs school
Watch list
Further Mathematics
5 entries
0%
-94.9pp vs school
Maths
59 entries
93%
-1.7pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Average GCSE point score of at least 5.5 from best eight subjects, minimum Grade 5 in Mathematics, minimum Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (71.9%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 20 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 11 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £338 (-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.
£4,304
Teaching Staff / pupil
£580
Educational Supplies / pupil
£311
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£509
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: £9,607,439 · 1,447 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
£8,108,608
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£62,350
Targeted funding for 58 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£190,705
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£20,361
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£12,394
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£875,711
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£142,484
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£85,224
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£109,722
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,902 / 2,475(77%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Average GCSE point score of at least 5.5 from best eight subjects, minimum Grade 5 in Mathematics, minimum Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature
1:17.5
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.21%
Absence Rate
4.12%
Persistent Absence
School operates across two campuses in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks with various facilities for academic and extracurricular activities.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
EM Forster Theatre used for annual Weald Variety Show
Library
The library provides a wide range of books, periodicals, and digital resources. Students have access to online databases, study spaces, and research support. Opening hours extend beyond school day for student use.
Capital Projects
Recent developments include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrades to ICT facilities, and improvements to sports facilities. Ongoing maintenance and modernization projects continue across the school site.
Duke of Edinburgh award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels - largest program in Kent with around 200 Year 9 students on Bronze expedition, 100 Year 10 students on Silver, 30 Year 12 students on Gold
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Junior and Senior Choir, Orchestra, Flute Choir, Drama clubs, annual Weald Variety Show at EM Forster Theatre, summer and Christmas concerts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Ski trip for Years 10 and 12, Young V&A visit for Year 7, MFL day at Stag Theatre Sevenoaks for Year 9, Geography excursion to Iceland for Year 11, French and Physics trip to ITER Nuclear fusion site, Spanish and Computer Science trip to Valencia, Geography A Level trip to Holland
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local community projects, environmental initiatives, and volunteering opportunities. The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme includes community service components.
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available in the school dining hall. Catering provided by Chartwells.
Homework Policy
Homework expectations increase with year groups. Years 7-8 receive approximately 1 hour per night, Years 9-11 receive 1.5-2 hours per night, and sixth form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to their timetabled lessons.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy focusing on high expectations, mutual respect, and personal responsibility. A house system promotes positive behaviour through rewards and recognition. Clear sanctions are in place for inappropriate behaviour.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed during lessons but can be used at break times with permission.
SEND Provision
EHCP applications managed outside standard admissions process through SENCO at current school
Enter your postcode to see directions to Weald of Kent
Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Hildenborough
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport with bus services from surrounding areas including Maidstone, Ashford, and Canterbury. Students also travel by train to nearby stations including Headcorn and Staplehurst, with onward bus connections. Many students are transported by parents or use cycling routes.
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