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The Skinners' School
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9PG, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.7 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,141
Capacity
945
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
121%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 70.8, placing it in the top 3% nationally. The strong emphasis on English and Maths is reflected in a 96% pass rate for grade 4 and above, and 93% for grade 5 and above. Additionally, a high EBacc entry rate of 73% indicates a robust curriculum offering, contributing to strong parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 70.8 | 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%. | 96% | Top 5% 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%. | 93% | Top 3% 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%. | 73% | Top 4% 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%. | 68% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.3%
White Other8.2%
Asian Indian7.5%
Mixed Other4.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.14290, 0.26109 · TN4 9PG
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN140595
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.skinners-school.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Skinners' School rated by Ofsted?
The Skinners' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is The Skinners' School a good school?
The Skinners' School scores 91.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 The Skinners' School in GCSEs?
The Skinners' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 70.8. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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