
Head: Rebecca Crean
An accessible girls' grammar school in Kent with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Cutoff Score
378
89% of max
Out-of-Catchment Cutoff
400
Distance Cutoff
4.7 mi
Applications
829
Offers Made
180
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
girls who live in and pay council tax to Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Tunbridge Wells Borough and Sevenoaks District council areas (Area places)
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 5 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
15 places
In-Catchment Cutoff
378
Lowest score offered
Out-of-Catchment Cutoff
400
Lowest score offered
Appeals Deadline
2026-04-02
Process
Appeals are held online. You must state the reasons for your appeal and supply documentary evidence when lodging the appeal form. Appeals are heard within two months of the refusal letter.
Waiting List
Waiting lists are kept separately for Pupil Premium, Area and Trustee places and re-ranked, according to our original oversubscription criteria, each time a name is added. Waiting list maintained until 31st December.
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Kent Test
3. Results
15 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 32 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Three multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Each paper is 50 minutes. Girls only school for Years 7-11, co-educational Sixth Form. Uses Kent PESE 11+ Test. Three separate offer lists: Area places (135) for local authorities, Trustee places (30) for outside area, and Pupil Premium places (15). Distance tie-breaker of 4.7 miles for Area offers and 14.6 miles for Trustee offers in 2026. In-year admissions require CAT4 tests with minimum score of 118 in each assessment plus written papers in English, Maths and Languages.
Max
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Open Evening
Open Morning for families of children in Year 5
17 Jun 2026
Open Evening
Open Evening for families of children in Year 5
24 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
1 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
10 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
15 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
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Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
97%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.66
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
c
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
69%
Higher Education
≈1pp vs grammar avg
59%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
358 entries
50%
+5.7pp vs school
Biology
334 entries
50%
+5.7pp vs school
Physics
334 entries
50%
+5.7pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
5 entries
0%
-44.3pp vs school
Combined Science
24 entries
0%
-44.3pp vs school
Insufficient subject-level data for ranking (need ≥5 subjects with pass rates).
Entry Requirements
minimum grade 6 in English Language or English Literature, Mathematics and two Sciences
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,164 / 1,260(92%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
minimum grade 6 in English Language or English Literature, Mathematics and two Sciences
1:18.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.6%
Qualified Teachers
3.8%
Absence Rate
6.28%
Persistent Absence
Modern school facilities with focus on academic excellence and student wellbeing, including specialized facilities for the International Baccalaureate programme.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-equipped library with extensive book collection, study areas, computer terminals, and quiet study spaces. Open during school hours and after school.
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new science laboratories and refurbishment of the sports hall. Plans for expansion of sixth form facilities and library renovation.
wide range of co-curricular activities
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Partnerships with local primary schools, charity fundraising activities, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, community volunteering opportunities
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available in the school dining hall. Catering provided by Chartwells.
Homework Policy
Homework increases progressively from Year 7 (approximately 1-1.5 hours per night) to Year 11 (2-3 hours per night). Subject-specific homework timetables provided.
Behaviour Policy
Positive behaviour policy emphasizing respect, responsibility and excellence. House system supports pastoral care. Clear sanctions for misconduct including detentions and exclusions for serious breaches.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed during lessons and should be switched off.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND coordinator, learning support department, individual education plans for students with identified needs, specialist teaching assistants
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Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Tonbridge Station
Transport Info
The school is located in Tonbridge with good transport links to surrounding areas in Kent and the wider Southeast region.
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