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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Sexual Harassment and Consent (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Reporting an absence (sen)
- Kent SEND Information Hub (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- School calendar (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (73.9)
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (70.4)
- St Gregory's Catholic Comprehensive School (70.2)
- The Skinners' School (70.2)
- The Skinners' School (66.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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