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The Judd School
- 3.7 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Tonbridge and Malling TN9 2PN
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make excellent progress from their favourable starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students show high levels of respect for staff and each other. Their attitudes to learning are excellent.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent knowledge, both of their subject and of external examinations.
Current Educational Practices: Training focuses on the school鈥檚 priorities and is at the right level for each individual teacher.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have very high expectations of their students.
Opportunities for Involvement: A very large majority of parents recommend the school to other parents.
Communication: Regular reporting ensures that parents are kept informed of their child鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: The overwhelming majority of parents felt their child was safe and happy at the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors have a great awareness of the quality of teaching and monitor it closely.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders ensure all groups achieve extremely well, identifying and supporting any student falling behind.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students confirm they feel very safe in the school. Parents agree.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Health and safety arrangements have been thoroughly overhauled.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are many additional extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The wide range of subjects studied and extracurricular activities broaden students鈥� knowledge and raise aspirations.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance and support are very strong. Most students proceed to top-performing universities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students achieve very well and are highly confident.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged students, disabled students, and those who have special educational needs make excellent progress.
Subjects Offered: Attainment and progress are exceptionally high across all subjects.
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The Judd School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1502 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 97% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Judd School is a boys-only, voluntary-aided grammar school in Tonbridge, Kent, with a sizable sixth-form female student body. More than 1100 students, ranging in age from 11 to 18, attend college or other postsecondary institutions. State-funded institution with a strong academic reputation and traditional values is The Judd School. From the moment they step foot within our inspiring buildings, all students are expected to put in a lot of effort, fulfil their potential, give back to the community, and hone their leadership abilities. The academic curriculum, the House pastoral system, and the extended curriculum, which includes sports, music, theatre, the Combined Cadet Force, and much more, are all infused with these high expectations. Boys begin attending the school in Year 7, and the bulk of them enrol in the Sixth Form together with further intakes of both boys and girls. A relatively high percentage continue on to college (15% to Oxbridge). We think that all of our students should be engaged in both work and play since active kids are typically content kids. Learn, Serve, Lead is the school's motto, and I hope these pages will help you understand what it means for our students.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | - | 4.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 97% | 63% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 48.80% | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 76.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 60% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.11 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 75.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 53% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.02 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 76 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% 12 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 13 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.89 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 75.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% 41 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% 39 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.03 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 76.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 93% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.48 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.99 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 48.80% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 231 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.04% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.91 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.8 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 50.9% | 12.32% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 208 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 11.73% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.17 1 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.51 1 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 61.5% | 9.72% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 181 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.98% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 46.75 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.53 2 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 58.1% | 10.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 46.84 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 48.76 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 62.8% | 9.87% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Judd School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1