Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

URN: 118789 • Tunbridge Wells TN4 9UJ

Overview

Name
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
URN
118789
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
71.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katie Marchant (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01892520902
Website
Visit
Address
Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9UJ

Summary

Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School (TWGGS) is a foundation secondary school for girls located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with a capacity of 1,092 and currently serving 1,095 pupils. The school prides itself on fostering a caring environment that supports a full and balanced education. TWGGS embraces traditional values while maintaining a forward-looking approach, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future academic and personal pursuits.

The school has a strong academic record, with 62.88% of students achieving grades 9-7 and 98.44% achieving grades 9-4 in GCSE results for 2024. A Level results also reflect high standards, with 49.9% of students attaining A*-A grades. The commitment of both teachers and students is evident, as highlighted by Ofsted in September 2023, which noted the school's high expectations and the positive engagement of pupils across the curriculum.

Beyond academics, TWGGS offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities in sports, arts, and community activities, fostering a well-rounded development for all students. The school community is described as supportive and inclusive, contributing to a positive atmosphere where pupils feel happy and safe.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1092
Pupils
1095
Boys
0
Girls
1095
FSM %
3.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1095 0 1095 1092 3.50
2024-09-11 1042 0 1042 1096 2.90
2023-09-11 1008 5 1003 1008 2.50
2022-09-11 1008 5 1003 1008 2.50
2021-09-11 1023 4 1019 1008 2.40
2020-09-11 1018 0 1018 1008 1.90

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