Schools in Tunbridge Wells
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 (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Skinners' School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Foundation school | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Skinners' Kent Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (23)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Broadwater Down Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Claremont Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Fordcombe Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Frant Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Langton Green Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Skinners' Kent Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Skinners' Temple Grove Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Southborough CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pembury School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Wells Free School Free schools | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill Bank School Foundation special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| Beechwood School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–19 | — |
| Holmewood House School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–13 | — |
| Kent College Pembury Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–20 | — |
| Meadows School Non-maintained special school | No overall grade (2024) | 7–19 | — |
| Oakley School Community special school | Improved significantly (2024) | 4–19 | — |
| Rose Hill School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–13 | — |
| The Mead School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
“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.