Is Tonbridge Grammar School a girls school?

Yes — Tonbridge Grammar School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Tonbridge Grammar School have?

Tonbridge Grammar School has 1,164 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Tonbridge Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Tonbridge Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 October 2019).

How does Tonbridge Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Tonbridge Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 77 in 2025/26.

Is Tonbridge Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Tonbridge Grammar School is part of TONBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Tonbridge Grammar School?

Tonbridge Grammar School is located at Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR.

Tonbridge Grammar School

Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR

Outstanding

Inspected 16 October 2019

Outstanding

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,164

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Tonbridge Grammar School

Tonbridge Grammar School is an academy converter in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,164 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of TONBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 October 2019) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 77 (2025/26). 2.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,164 / 1,260 (92%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 October 2019

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

2.6%

Free school meals

21.8%

EAL

0.2%

SEN support

5.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

77.0

Attainment 8

180 pupils

97.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

98.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

1 students

89%

To higher education

73%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

15.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

64.46

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.8 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

5.65

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£51,059

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£949 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,151

Spend per pupil

£7,066

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR
Phone: 01732365125
Head Teacher: Rebecca Crean
Website: http://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

TONBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tonbridge Grammar School?: Tonbridge Grammar School is an academy converter in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Tonbridge Grammar School a girls school?: Yes — Tonbridge Grammar School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Tonbridge Grammar School have?: Tonbridge Grammar School has 1,164 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Tonbridge Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Tonbridge Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 October 2019).
How does Tonbridge Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Tonbridge Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 77 in 2025/26.
Is Tonbridge Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Tonbridge Grammar School is part of TONBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Tonbridge Grammar School?: Tonbridge Grammar School is located at Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR.