Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

A good community school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys.

Tunbridge Wells, TN49XB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 98.3%
Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 January 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St John's Road
Tunbridge Wells, TN49XB
Phone
1892529551
Website
twgsb.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118790
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XB
Website
http://www.twgsb.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,308 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
1,730
Free School Meals
5.6% (97 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
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
148 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
68.1 (+48.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
98.3 (+46.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
64.2 (+24.7 vs average)
Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
108 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
216
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,730 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Logic/ Philosophy (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(42 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(45 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

respect excellence determination

Head Teacher's Message

All round excellence underpins the school's focus on developing the individual to be well rounded, with high academic aspirations for a selective school, and an emphasis on pastoral care and a safe, supportive environment alongside extensive co-curricular opportunities. The school highlights values of respect, excellence and determination.

Facilities

Tunbridge Wells campus: two-storey teaching centre Tunbridge Wells campus: sports centre Tunbridge Wells campus: reconfigured dining hall Sevenoaks campus: new performance hall Sevenoaks campus: all-weather sports pitch

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a selective grammar school and follows the Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.

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