Tonbridge Grammar School
URN: 136417 • Tonbridge TN9 2JR
Overview
- Name
- Tonbridge Grammar School
- URN
- 136417
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- TONBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Crean (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01732365125
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Deakin Leas, Tonbridge TN9 2JR
Summary
Tonbridge Grammar School is a selective girls' academy located in Tonbridge, Kent, catering to students aged 11 to 16, with a co-educational Sixth Form. Established in 1905, the school is set within 14 acres and boasts modern facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms and dedicated spaces for drama, dance, and science. The school prioritises student wellbeing and aims to create a supportive environment where all pupils can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Tonbridge Grammar School is broad and balanced, integrating the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) to foster active learning and resilience. Students prepare for GCSEs and the IB Diploma, with a strong emphasis on developing key skills. In addition to academic pursuits, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage in artistic, sporting, and linguistic endeavours.
Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, ensuring a respectful and safe environment. With a focus on internationalism, the school provides opportunities for intercultural understanding through various initiatives, including study tours abroad.
The curriculum at Tonbridge Grammar School is broad and balanced, integrating the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) to foster active learning and resilience. Students prepare for GCSEs and the IB Diploma, with a strong emphasis on developing key skills. In addition to academic pursuits, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage in artistic, sporting, and linguistic endeavours.
Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, ensuring a respectful and safe environment. With a focus on internationalism, the school provides opportunities for intercultural understanding through various initiatives, including study tours abroad.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Nine TGS students attended a cross country meet at Skinners Kent Academy on 16 September. The junior girls dominated their race, taking first place overall as a team, with two members of the team earning individual gold and silver medals.The inter girls a (sen)
- Attend our Open Event (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- PTA (calendar)
- Admissions Policy Consultations (other)
- Admissions (other)
- In-year admissions (other)
- Statutory Information and School Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Judd School (79.5)
- Tonbridge Grammar School (70.2)
- Weald of Kent Grammar School (70.2)
- Hillview School for Girls (66.6)
- Mascalls Academy (58.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TONBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- 1164
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 1128
- FSM %
- 2.00
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1164 | 36 | 1128 | 1260 | 2.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1136 | 28 | 1108 | 1260 | 2.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1156 | 24 | 1132 | 1260 | 1.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1156 | 24 | 1132 | 1260 | 1.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1184 | 25 | 1159 | 1260 | 1.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1179 | 30 | 1149 | 1260 | 1.10 |
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