
Head: Richard Booth
An accessible girls' grammar school in Kent with a Good 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
332
78% of max
Applications
901
Offers Made
300
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Priority given to specific postcodes and parishes including Tonbridge Town (TN9, TN10, TN11, TN12) and the Parishes of Ightham, Ivy Hatch, Kings Hill, Pembury, Platt and St Mary's Platt, Plaxtol and Shipbourne, plus various parishes within Sevenoaks district
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 5 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
40 places
Appeals Deadline
2026-04-02
Process
Appeals are managed independently through Education Appeals and heard online. Stage 1 hearing on 30 April 2026, individual hearings 5-8 May 2026.
Waiting List
Maintained by school after second offer day, ranked according to oversubscription criteria, re-ranked when new children added
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. School offers alternative route to Kent Test through Weald Grammar Assessment. Free 11+ preparation materials provided to Pupil Premium eligible children through partnership with Atom Learning. School uses CAT tests for in-year admissions and shares results with other schools using CAT4 tests.
Max
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 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
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
70.0
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
95%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
85%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.65
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
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.
65%
Higher Education
≈3pp vs grammar avg
71%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Business
272 entries
50%
+3.1pp vs school
Food Preparation & Nutrition
164 entries
50%
+3.1pp vs school
Drama
100 entries
50%
+3.1pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
72 entries
0%
-46.9pp vs school
Strongest at
Psychology
142 entries
50%
+2.6pp vs school
Sociology
112 entries
50%
+2.6pp vs school
Business Studies
102 entries
50%
+2.6pp vs school
Watch list
Further Mathematics
5 entries
0%
-47.4pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Average GCSE point score of at least 5.5 from best eight subjects, minimum Grade 5 in Mathematics, minimum Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,902 / 2,475(77%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Average GCSE point score of at least 5.5 from best eight subjects, minimum Grade 5 in Mathematics, minimum Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature
1:17.5
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.21%
Absence Rate
4.12%
Persistent Absence
School operates across two campuses in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks with various facilities for academic and extracurricular activities.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
EM Forster Theatre used for annual Weald Variety Show
Library
The library provides a wide range of books, periodicals, and digital resources. Students have access to online databases, study spaces, and research support. Opening hours extend beyond school day for student use.
Capital Projects
Recent developments include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrades to ICT facilities, and improvements to sports facilities. Ongoing maintenance and modernization projects continue across the school site.
Duke of Edinburgh award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels - largest program in Kent with around 200 Year 9 students on Bronze expedition, 100 Year 10 students on Silver, 30 Year 12 students on Gold
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Junior and Senior Choir, Orchestra, Flute Choir, Drama clubs, annual Weald Variety Show at EM Forster Theatre, summer and Christmas concerts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Ski trip for Years 10 and 12, Young V&A visit for Year 7, MFL day at Stag Theatre Sevenoaks for Year 9, Geography excursion to Iceland for Year 11, French and Physics trip to ITER Nuclear fusion site, Spanish and Computer Science trip to Valencia, Geography A Level trip to Holland
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local community projects, environmental initiatives, and volunteering opportunities. The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme includes community service components.
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available in the school dining hall. Catering provided by Chartwells.
Homework Policy
Homework expectations increase with year groups. Years 7-8 receive approximately 1 hour per night, Years 9-11 receive 1.5-2 hours per night, and sixth form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to their timetabled lessons.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy focusing on high expectations, mutual respect, and personal responsibility. A house system promotes positive behaviour through rewards and recognition. Clear sanctions are in place for inappropriate behaviour.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed during lessons but can be used at break times with permission.
SEND Provision
EHCP applications managed outside standard admissions process through SENCO at current school
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Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Hildenborough
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport with bus services from surrounding areas including Maidstone, Ashford, and Canterbury. Students also travel by train to nearby stations including Headcorn and Staplehurst, with onward bus connections. Many students are transported by parents or use cycling routes.
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