Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
URN: 118841 • Tunbridge Wells TN4 9SH
Overview
- Name
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- URN
- 118841
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Bauckham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9SH
Summary
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. With a capacity of 1,350 students, the school is rooted in Church of England values, emphasizing both academic success and the development of character. The school promotes a happy, tolerant, and inclusive environment, ensuring that its Christian ethos is integrated into all aspects of school life.
The curriculum at Bennett is designed to provide a traditional yet high-value educational experience, with a strong focus on academic achievement. Students consistently perform well in their GCSEs and A Levels, reflecting the school's commitment to excellence. The school also offers a range of co-curricular activities that enrich the educational experience and foster personal growth.
Bennett Memorial encourages community involvement and welcomes prospective students and their families to attend open evenings to learn more about the school. These events provide opportunities to meet teachers, current students, and explore the unique character of the school, ensuring that families can make informed decisions about their child's education.
The curriculum at Bennett is designed to provide a traditional yet high-value educational experience, with a strong focus on academic achievement. Students consistently perform well in their GCSEs and A Levels, reflecting the school's commitment to excellence. The school also offers a range of co-curricular activities that enrich the educational experience and foster personal growth.
Bennett Memorial encourages community involvement and welcomes prospective students and their families to attend open evenings to learn more about the school. These events provide opportunities to meet teachers, current students, and explore the unique character of the school, ensuring that families can make informed decisions about their child's education.
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| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1350 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1350 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1350 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1350 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1350 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1350 |
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