The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
38% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–20
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 62%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Katrina Handford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4AX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Kent College Pembury a selective school?
Yes. Kent College Pembury has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Kent College Pembury?
Kent College Pembury currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kent College Pembury take?
Kent College Pembury caters for pupils aged 2 to 20.
Where is Kent College Pembury?
Kent College Pembury is in Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kent College Pembury have a sixth form?
Yes, Kent College Pembury has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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