The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-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
73.4
29.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
98%
56.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
96%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,095
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 3.5%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Katie Marchant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Skinners' School
Secondary · Very close
OA Tunbridge Wells
Academy · 435m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 641m away
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 704m away
St Gregory's Catholic Comprehensive School
Secondary · 749m away
St Gregory's Catholic School
Secondary · 749m away
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Secondary · 759m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 821m away
Questions parents ask
Is Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar 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 Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School currently has 1,095 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School take?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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