Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

About Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a community school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,799 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 64.5 (2025/26). 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Boys

Pupils / Capacity

1,799 / 1,308 (138%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Selective

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

St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XB

Phone

01892529551

Headteacher

Amanda Simpson

Website

http://www.twgsb.org.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a community school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys a boys school?

Yes — Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a boys school.

How many pupils does Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys have?

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys has 1,799 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 64.5 in 2025/26.

Where is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is located at St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XB.