How many pupils does Skinners' Kent Academy have?

Skinners' Kent Academy has 1,035 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Skinners' Kent Academy's Ofsted rating?

Skinners' Kent Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does Skinners' Kent Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Skinners' Kent Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 in 2025/26.

Is Skinners' Kent Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Skinners' Kent Academy is part of SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Skinners' Kent Academy?

Skinners' Kent Academy is located at Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY.

Skinners' Kent Academy

Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY

Good

Inspected 10 May 2023

Good

Ofsted

43.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,035

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Skinners' Kent Academy

Skinners' Kent Academy is an academy sponsor led in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,035 pupils on roll. It is part of SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 (2025/26). 27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,035 / 1,150 (90%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

27%

Free school meals

9.6%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

24.4%

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)

43.8

Attainment 8

170 pupils

40%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

65.9%

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)

47%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

79%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.0%

Overall absence

22.8%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

9.67

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

£50,916

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,015 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

10.9

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.

£8,087

Spend per pupil

£7,730

Income per pupil

53%

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: Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY
Phone: 01892534377
Executive Principal: Hannah Knowles
Website: https://www.skinnerskentacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Skinners' Kent Academy?: Skinners' Kent Academy is an academy sponsor led in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Skinners' Kent Academy have?: Skinners' Kent Academy has 1,035 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Skinners' Kent Academy's Ofsted rating?: Skinners' Kent Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).
How does Skinners' Kent Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Skinners' Kent Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 in 2025/26.
Is Skinners' Kent Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Skinners' Kent Academy is part of SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Skinners' Kent Academy?: Skinners' Kent Academy is located at Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY.

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