Tonbridge Grammar School

A outstanding academy converter school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tonbridge Grammar School.

Tonbridge, TN92JR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
70.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.75
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
71.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
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
16 October 2019
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
Deakin Leas
Tonbridge, TN92JR
Phone
1732365125
Website
tgs.kent.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136417
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, TN9 2JR
Website
http://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TONBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Capacity
1,260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,136
Free School Meals
2.6% (30 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
77.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
74%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
141 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
95.4 (+76.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
79.4 (+39.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
77.0 (+20.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.75 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
71 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
142
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,136 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Baccalaureate (International Baccalaureate)
★★ ★★★
(109 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Courage and Honour"

Christian values

Head Teacher's Message

Tonbridge Grammar School is a high achieving selective grammar school with academy status, educating girls 11-16 and girls and boys in the Sixth Form. The school emphasises a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum, wellbeing as a priority, outstanding Ofsted status, and a wide range of co‑curricular activities. Head Teacher: Rebecca Crean.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debating Society Camp Guest Speakers Motet Choir The International Society Duke of Edinburgh's Award Student Newspaper

Facilities

Hands Building (state-of-the-art classrooms, drama and dance studio, and a sports hall) Drama and Dance Studio Sports Hall Matthews Centre (Tech block) Science Laboratories (refurbished after Wolfson Foundation grant) IBarn (Sixth Form study centre) Annexe Canteen Swimming Pool Library School Hall Gymnasium Kentleys Boarding House Head Teacher's Office School Office

Curriculum Highlights

Middle Years Programme (Yrs 7-9) Transition Curriculum (Yrs 10-11) Subjects Offered (Yrs 7-11) Sixth Form Curriculum International Baccalaureate Diploma introduced alongside A Levels (2006) and IB Diploma replaced A levels in Sixth Form from 2012 Careers Programme Library and study facilities

Wraparound Care

On Wednesday, the School day ends at 1440 for students in Years 7 & 8. From 1440 to 1540 the School offers Action! providing optional extra-curricular activities.

SEND Provision

Tonbridge Grammar School provides Pupil Premium Promise and Sixth Form Promise. The admissions policy was changed to secure 10 places for students in receipt of the Pupil Premium Grant. The school also offers a FREE support programme for students across Years 4-13, including the Pupil Premium Promise (Years 7-11) and the Sixth Form Promise. Contact details are provided for further information.

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