There are 21 schools in Tonbridge (excluding independent schools), including 12 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Tonbridge has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Tonbridge under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Tonbridge
| Total Schools | 21 |
| Total Pupils | 11,450 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 18.84 |
| Median Free School Meals | 17% |
The median school in Tonbridge has 17% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 111th highest figure in Kent. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 6 of Tonbridge's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Tonbridge is 18.84 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 111th lowest ratio in Kent, and the 433rd lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South East region of the UK.
Primaries
12
8.33% Outstanding • 75% Good
Secondaries
7
29% Outstanding • 57% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 0% Good
Most of Tonbridge's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 9 schools or 75% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and very high - about 25% and 25% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 17% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Tonbridge's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
High |
Church of England | |
| Bishop Chavasse Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 360 |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | ||
| Cage Green Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 421 |
Very low |
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| Hildenborough Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Leigh Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 171 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Long Mead Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
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| Royal Rise Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Good |
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| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Stocks Green Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 218 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Sussex Road Community Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| Woodlands Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
Most of Tonbridge's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 4 schools or 57% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and very low - about 43% and 14% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 14% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Tonbridge's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlow Rural Community School | 11–16 yrs | 375 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| Hayesbrook Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,020 |
Good |
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| Hillview School for Girls | 11–18 yrs | 1,340 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Hugh Christie School | 11–18 yrs | 1,226 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| The Judd School | 11–18 yrs | 1,261 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Tonbridge Grammar School | 11–18 yrs | 1,260 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Weald of Kent Grammar School | 11–18 yrs | 2,475 |
Requires improvement |
Very high |
Good |
Most of Tonbridge's sixth form schools have been rated Special Measures by Ofsted, amounting to 0 schools or 0% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kent and Ashford College | 16–99 yrs |