The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,177
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Michael Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gregory's Catholic Comprehensive School
Secondary · Very close
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · Very close
OA Tunbridge Wells
Academy · 332m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 485m away
Southborough CofE Primary School
Primary · 624m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 677m away
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 749m away
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 854m away
Questions parents ask
Is St Gregory's Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Gregory's Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Gregory's Catholic School?
St Gregory's Catholic School currently has 1,177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gregory's Catholic School take?
St Gregory's Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Gregory's Catholic School?
St Gregory's Catholic School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gregory's Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Gregory's Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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