Schools in Tonbridge
37 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge Grammar School Academy converter | Outstanding (2019) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Hillview School for Girls Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Mascalls Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Tonbridge Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Judd School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Heavily oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (22)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Road Community Primary School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bishop Chavasse Primary School Free schools | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Cage Green Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Capel Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| East Peckham Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hildenborough Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Horsmonden Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Marden Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Royal Rise Primary School Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Shipbourne School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Staplehurst School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Stocks Green Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hadlow Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Long Mead Community Primary School Foundation school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Woodlands Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Foundation Special School Foundation special school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Hilden Grange School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–11 | — |
| Hilden Park Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–18 | — |
| Sackville School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 18–25 | — |
| Tonbridge School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 13–18 | — |
| YMCA West Kent Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.