The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.4
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,035
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 29.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Hannah Knowles (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeechwood School
Independent · 641m away
Oakley School
Special school · 654m away
Skinners' Temple Grove
Primary · 717m away
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Skinners' Kent Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Skinners' Kent Academy a selective school?
No. Skinners' Kent Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Skinners' Kent Academy's Ofsted rating?
Skinners' Kent Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Skinners' Kent Academy?
Skinners' Kent Academy currently has 1,035 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Skinners' Kent Academy take?
Skinners' Kent Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Skinners' Kent Academy?
Skinners' Kent Academy is in Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Skinners' Kent Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Skinners' Kent Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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