Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

A outstanding foundation school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School.

Tunbridge Wells, TN49UJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.77
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 98.6%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Southfield Road
Tunbridge Wells, TN49UJ
Phone
1892520902
Website
twggs.kent.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118789
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ
Website
http://www.twggs.kent.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Capacity
1,123 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,042
Free School Meals
3.1% (32 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.1% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
141 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
87.5 (+68.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
98.6 (+46.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
70.1 (+30.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
65 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,042 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★★
(7 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(41 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Give your best"

Community Challenge Character

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Headteacher Mrs Katie Marchant emphasising TWGGS as a forward-looking school embracing traditional values and providing a full and balanced education in a caring environment, with high expectations and strong Ofsted validation.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Calm Club Spanish Club French Club German Speaking Club Gender Sexuality Alliance Equity Diversity and Inclusion Society Legacy Project

Sports

Netball Hockey Volleyball Skiing

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3: Years 7 - 9 Key Stage 4: Years 10 and 11 Sixth Form A Levels EPQ Gold Arts Award Post-18 Options PSHE and RSE Library Pupil Tracking and Assessment Remote Education

SEND Provision

All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are superbly supported to access the curriculum and achieve exceptionally well.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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