Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
URN: 136603 • Tunbridge Wells TN4 9SH
Overview
- Name
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- URN
- 136603
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Brookes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892521595
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9SH
Summary
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,892 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,452. As a Church of England school, it emphasizes the integration of Christian values into its educational ethos, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises character development alongside academic success.
The school offers a rigorous curriculum that encourages high standards and commitment from students, complemented by a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. Bennett is known for its strong academic performance, with students achieving excellent results at both GCSE and A Level, reflecting the school's dedication to educational excellence.
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School actively engages with the community through events such as open evenings for prospective Year 7 students and a Sixth Form opening evening. These occasions allow parents and students to explore the school's offerings, meet staff, and understand the admissions process, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and community involvement.
The school offers a rigorous curriculum that encourages high standards and commitment from students, complemented by a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. Bennett is known for its strong academic performance, with students achieving excellent results at both GCSE and A Level, reflecting the school's dedication to educational excellence.
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School actively engages with the community through events such as open evenings for prospective Year 7 students and a Sixth Form opening evening. These occasions allow parents and students to explore the school's offerings, meet staff, and understand the admissions process, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and community involvement.
Useful links
- Our SIAMS Report (download)
- Our OFSTED Report (download)
- Sixth Form Uniform Requirements (PDF) (download)
- Admissions Policy (PDF) (download)
- Choosing Courses (PDF) (download)
- A-Level Results 2024 (PDF) (download)
- Application Form (PDF) (download)
- Application Process (PDF) (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1452
- Pupils
- 1892
- Boys
- 977
- Girls
- 915
- FSM %
- 9.60
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1892 | 977 | 915 | 1452 | 9.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1897 | 984 | 913 | 1452 | 7.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1795 | 909 | 886 | 1452 | 5.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1795 | 909 | 886 | 1452 | 5.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1744 | 871 | 873 | 1452 | 5.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1703 | 831 | 872 | 1452 | 3.80 |
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