Weald of Kent Grammar School
Unknown | Girls | Tonbridge
Oversubscribed Kent girls' grammar with a co-educational sixth form and a recent Ofsted improvement to Good.
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Overview
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Type
Unknown
Gender
Girls
Entry points
11+, 16+
Location
Tonbridge, TN9 2JP
Decision summary
- Families seeking a selective grammar with strong pastoral messaging and broad sixth-form opportunities.
- Passing the Kent Test is not the same as securing a place; distance and oversubscription still matter.
- Across the available official policies and FAQs, the school consistently requires applicants to be assessed as selective, while stating that score thresholds vary by year and that the school is usually oversubscribed.
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Best-fit school profile
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Fit
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Best match: Ambitious students who like structure and support
Families seeking a selective grammar with strong pastoral messaging and broad sixth-form opportunities.
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- Passing the Kent Test is not the same as securing a place; distance and oversubscription still matter.
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- Located in Tonbridge. Check commute times from your area.
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- Across the available official policies and FAQs, the school consistently requires applicants to be assessed as selective, while stating that score thresholds vary by year and that the school is usually oversubscribed.
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