Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

About Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is an academy converter in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,892 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.4 (2025/26). 9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,892 / 1,452 (130%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 December 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH

Phone

01892521595

Headteacher

Karen Brookes

Website

https://www.bennettmemorial.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School?

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is an academy converter in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Bennett Memorial Diocesan School have?

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School has 1,892 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School's Ofsted rating?

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).

How does Bennett Memorial Diocesan School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bennett Memorial Diocesan School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.4 in 2025/26.

Is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is part of THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School?

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is located at Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH.