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Tonbridge Grammar School
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Tonbridge Grammar School
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- Tonbridge and Malling TN9 2JR
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers do their own research to help pupils excel.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' planning enthuses and inspires pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Almost all pupils attend extra-curricular clubs.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered in inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders support staff with workload issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure a highly ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and well dealt with.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant in ensuring safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: A rich range of extra-curricular activities are offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils manage time effectively between academics and extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Students learn from past students' visits.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are very well prepared for key stage 5.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND make remarkable progress.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a rich range of subjects in key stage 4.
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Tonbridge Grammar School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1136 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 98% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a high-achieving, selective grammar school with academy status that educates both boys and girls in the sixth form as well as females between the ages of 11 and 16. We combine the best of a conventional curriculum with the tenets and character of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This gives our children the chance to learn in both depth and breadth, which will help them grow into well-rounded people. They are inspired to be passionate about changing the world and become engaged learners. Students are prepared by the school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma and GCSE exams. Our students participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities in addition to a full schedule of academic activities. The school, which is located on 14 acres in Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, first opened its doors in 1905. We have many resources and cutting-edge facilities. Modern classrooms, a drama and dance studio, and a sports hall are available in the 2009-opened Hands Building. Several of our science labs underwent renovations after the Wolfson Foundation granted us a grant in 2012. A specialised sixth form study centre called The IBarn debuted in September 2015. The school gives children the chance to participate in activities that promote intercultural respect and understanding. These include of taking part in math competitions in the UK and Europe as well as study tours to foreign countries like Malawi and Iceland. Our mission is to educate capable kids and prepare them for life in a setting that values respect for all students and staff as well as each person entrusted to the care of the school. The Tonbridge Grammar School staff and governors take seriously their duty to protect and advance the wellbeing of all the children and adolescents entrusted to their care.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 98% | 98% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 1.00% |
| 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 | 0.76 | 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 | 77.3 | 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% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 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 | 97% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 87% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 94% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.65 | 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 | 98% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 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 | 0.61 | 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 | 81.9 | 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 | 97% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 95% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 96% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 8.12 | 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 | 100% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.63 | 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 | 76.3 | 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% 1 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 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 | 99% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 91% 3 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 95% 3 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.58 | 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 | 156 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 0.84 | 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 | 78.2 | 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 | 98% 1 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 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 | 99% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 94% | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 98% 4 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.8 | 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 | 148 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 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 | 0.89 | 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 | 77.9 | 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% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 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 | 97% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 94% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 94% | 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 | 146 | 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 | 96% | 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% |
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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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tonbridge Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1