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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UJ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.2 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,095
Capacity
1,119
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this school stands out for its impressive attainment, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 73.4, placing it in the top 3% nationally. Almost all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 98% securing a grade 5 or higher, indicating strong academic performance. The school's high EBacc entry rate of 96% further reflects its commitment to a broad and rigorous curriculum, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a high-quality secondary education.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 73.4 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 98% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 96% | Top 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 94% | Top 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.0%
White Other7.6%
Asian Indian7.4%
Mixed Other4.4%
Asian Chinese3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black African1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.14479, 0.25828 · TN4 9UJ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118789
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.twggs.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School a good school?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School scores 98.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School in GCSEs?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.4. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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