Skinners' Kent Academy
URN: 135888 • Tunbridge Wells TN2 4PY
Overview
- Name
- Skinners' Kent Academy
- URN
- 135888
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hannah Knowles (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01892534377
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4PY
Summary
Skinners' Kent Academy, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,035 students, operating under a capacity of 1,150. The academy is dedicated to fostering a culture of high standards and aspirations, aiming to create an emotionally supportive and inclusive learning environment. The ethos prioritises the recognition of each student's potential, encouraging them to achieve success across all aspects of their education.
The curriculum at Skinners' Kent Academy is designed to be innovative and internationally focused, setting it apart from other institutions. The academy places a strong emphasis on active participation and celebrates the achievements of its students, promoting pride in their work, behaviour, and contributions to school life. This commitment to excellence is supported by a collaborative approach involving staff, students, and parents.
Additionally, the academy engages with the local community, providing updates on events that may affect local traffic and parking. A defibrillator is also available for public use during academy hours, reflecting the school's commitment to community welfare. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website.
The curriculum at Skinners' Kent Academy is designed to be innovative and internationally focused, setting it apart from other institutions. The academy places a strong emphasis on active participation and celebrates the achievements of its students, promoting pride in their work, behaviour, and contributions to school life. This commitment to excellence is supported by a collaborative approach involving staff, students, and parents.
Additionally, the academy engages with the local community, providing updates on events that may affect local traffic and parking. A defibrillator is also available for public use during academy hours, reflecting the school's commitment to community welfare. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Medical consent (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- 02/07/2025 02/07/2025 Open Events Featured News (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Emergency procedures & Events (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 1035
- Boys
- 574
- Girls
- 461
- FSM %
- 29.90
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1035 | 574 | 461 | 1150 | 29.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1036 | 572 | 464 | 1150 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1100 | 592 | 508 | 1150 | 21.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1100 | 592 | 508 | 1150 | 21.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1099 | 595 | 504 | 1150 | 20.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1027 | 544 | 483 | 1150 | 17.20 |
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