Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School

Selective

National rank

63

72

Rank last year

81.5%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

62.7%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Katie Marchant

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,042

Head teacher

Katie Marchant

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,042

Head teacher

Katie Marchant

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,042

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

2.9%

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

2.9%

Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 51=

Grade

%

A*

17.1

A

32.2

B

32.2

A*/A

49.3

A*-B

81.5

GCSE 2024 rank: 98

Grade

%

A*/9/8

40.8

A/7

21.9

A*/A/9/8/7

62.7

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2023
Verdict *
Outstanding
“The school has exceptionally high expectations of all pupils, which they consistently meet. Across the curriculum, pupils keenly engage in challenging subject content. Staff foster a love of each subject so that all pupils thrive in their phase and are well prepared for their next stages of learning. As a result, pupils enjoy school. They excel academically and flourish as well-rounded individuals. Pupils’ behaviour is excellent, and they feel safe and valued ... Staff promote high aspirations and expectations for the learning of all pupils across the curriculum. In each subject, the curriculum is built thoughtfully to support pupils gaining a deep understanding of knowledge over time. The school has ensured that the curriculum is diverse and that pupils explore themes relevant to the world ... The school has ensured there is a highly effective culture of success and achievement across the sixth form. There is also an active alumni, which supports and guides current students.”
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*From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A consultation on the new report cards will take place in 2025.
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