The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 70.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a boys-only school
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
70.8
27.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
93%
51.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 161 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,141
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.6%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Edward Wesson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
OA Tunbridge Wells
Academy · 633m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 711m away
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 711m away
The Wells Free School
Primary · 746m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 827m away
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 886m away
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Secondary · 919m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Skinners' School a selective school?
Yes. The Skinners' School 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.
What is The Skinners' School's Ofsted rating?
The Skinners' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Skinners' School?
The Skinners' School currently has 1,141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Skinners' School take?
The Skinners' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Skinners' School?
The Skinners' School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Skinners' School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Skinners' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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