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Tonbridge Grammar School
Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.9 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,164
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an impressive Attainment 8 score of 77.2, placing it in the top 1% in the UK. Almost all students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 98% reach grade 5 or above, indicating strong academic performance. Additionally, parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 16 October 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 77.2 | Top 1% 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 2% 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 1% 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%. | 97% | 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%. | 96% | Top 0% UK |
Parent View (223 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
School has high expectations
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.2%
Asian Indian17.2%
White Other10.2%
Mixed Other7.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Asian Chinese2.5%
Black African2.0%
Other1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.18461, 0.27445 · TN9 2JR
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Tonbridge Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Tonbridge Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2019.
Is Tonbridge Grammar School a good school?
Tonbridge Grammar School scores 99.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Tonbridge Grammar School?
Based on 223 Ofsted Parent View responses, Tonbridge Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Tonbridge Grammar School in GCSEs?
Tonbridge Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 77.2. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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