Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
URN: 118790 • Tunbridge Wells TN4 9XB
Overview
- Name
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
- URN
- 118790
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 70.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Simpson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892529551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9XB
Summary
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (TWGSB) is a community secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with a current enrolment of 1,799 students, surpassing its capacity of 1,308. The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. It emphasizes critical thinking and adaptability, equipping pupils with the skills necessary for their future roles in society.
The school operates across two sites, including a newly established annexe in Sevenoaks, which opened in September 2021. Both campuses offer a rich educational experience, supported by recent significant investments in facilities, including a £12 million expansion at the Tunbridge Wells site and a £15 million development in Sevenoaks. The curriculum is complemented by a strong co-curricular programme, ensuring a well-rounded education.
TWGSB also provides robust pastoral support, particularly in its co-educational Sixth Form, which welcomes both internal and external students. The school actively engages with the community through various events and initiatives, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students and families.
The school operates across two sites, including a newly established annexe in Sevenoaks, which opened in September 2021. Both campuses offer a rich educational experience, supported by recent significant investments in facilities, including a £12 million expansion at the Tunbridge Wells site and a £15 million development in Sevenoaks. The curriculum is complemented by a strong co-curricular programme, ensuring a well-rounded education.
TWGSB also provides robust pastoral support, particularly in its co-educational Sixth Form, which welcomes both internal and external students. The school actively engages with the community through various events and initiatives, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students and families.
Useful links
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Medical, Pastoral and SEND (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 17 October (calendar)
- 27 October (calendar)
- 13 November (calendar)
- 28 November (calendar)
- 02 December (calendar)
- 04 November (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (73.9)
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School (71.1)
- 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 | 1799 | 1737 | 62 | 1308 | 5.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1730 | 1673 | 57 | 1308 | 5.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1507 | 1462 | 45 | 1308 | 3.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1507 | 1462 | 45 | 1385 | 3.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1386 | 1335 | 51 | 1385 | 3.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1294 | 1252 | 42 | 1264 | 2.90 |
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