Schools in Tunbridge Wells, South East (2025)
34 schools · 15,666 students · 18 local authority, 11 academy, 5 independent · median Pupils on roll 241.
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Ranked schools in Tunbridge Wells
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 197Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Secondary73.4 Attainment 8 · 1,123 students
- 296The Skinners' SchoolTunbridge Wells · Academy Secondary70.8 Attainment 8 · 1,149 students
- 393Claremont Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 493Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for BoysTunbridge Wells · Local authority Secondary63.7 Attainment 8 · 1,875 students
- 593Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 681Bennett Memorial Diocesan SchoolTunbridge Wells · Academy Secondary54.0 Attainment 8 · 1,913 students
- 780Langton Green Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 877Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
- 976Southborough CofE Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 631 students
- 1075St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 1172St John's Church of England Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 633 students
- 1271Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 1371St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 629 students
- 1470Broadwater Down Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 109 students
- 1555Skinners' Kent Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 1655The Wells Free SchoolTunbridge Wells · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 1755Pembury SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 400 students
- 1849St Barnabas CofE VA Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 1947St Gregory's Catholic SchoolTunbridge Wells · Academy Secondary43.8 Attainment 8 · 1,093 students
- 2045Kent College PemburyTunbridge Wells · Independent All-through46.0 Attainment 8 · 352 students
- 2143Bishops Down Primary and Nursery SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 194 students
- 2242St Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
- 2341Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 2436St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 293 students
- 2532Frant Church of England Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 96 students
- 2630Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolTunbridge Wells · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 108 students
- 2727Skinners' Kent AcademyTunbridge Wells · Academy Secondary38.4 Attainment 8 · 1,017 students
- 2813Skinners' Temple GroveTunbridge Wells · Academy Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 163 students
- 298Beechwood SchoolTunbridge Wells · Independent All-through21.7 Attainment 8 · 303 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Tunbridge Wells · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 96.9 Top 5% | 73.4 Attainment 8 | 1,123 |
| 2 | The Skinners' School Tunbridge Wells · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.2 Top 5% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,149 |
| 3 | Claremont Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 93.0 Top 5% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 4 | Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Tunbridge Wells · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 93.0 Top 5% | 63.7 Attainment 8 | 1,875 |
| 5 | Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 92.8 Top 5% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 6 | Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Tunbridge Wells · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 81.4 Top 25% | 54.0 Attainment 8 | 1,913 |
| 7 | Langton Green Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 79.6 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 8 | Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 76.8 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 117 |
| 9 | Southborough CofE Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 76.2 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 631 |
| 10 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 75.3 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 11 | St John's Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 72.4 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 633 |
| 12 | Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 71.3 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 13 | St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 71.1 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 629 |
| 14 | Broadwater Down Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 69.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 109 |
| 15 | Skinners' Kent Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 16 | The Wells Free School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 17 | Pembury School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 54.8 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 400 |
| 18 | St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 48.9 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 19 | St Gregory's Catholic School Tunbridge Wells · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.5 Lower 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 1,093 |
| 20 | Kent College Pembury Tunbridge Wells · All-through · Ages 2–20 | Independent | 44.5 Lower 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 352 |
| 21 | Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 42.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 194 |
| 22 | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 42.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 241 |
| 23 | Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 41.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 24 | St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 35.7 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 293 |
| 25 | Frant Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 31.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96 |
| 26 | Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 30.4 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 108 |
| 27 | Skinners' Kent Academy Tunbridge Wells · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 27.0 Lower 50% | 38.4 Attainment 8 | 1,017 |
| 28 | Skinners' Temple Grove Tunbridge Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 13.3 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 163 |
| 29 | Beechwood School Tunbridge Wells · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 7.7 Lower 50% | 21.7 Attainment 8 | 303 |
Other schools in Tunbridge Wells
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
55.5
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
57 students
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Holmewood House School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
439 students
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Rose Hill School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
223 students
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
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The Mead School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Tunbridge Wells?
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Tunbridge Wells with a Success Index (England) of 96.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Tunbridge Wells?
Tunbridge Wells has 34 schools (6 secondary, 24 primary, 4 all-through) educating 15,666 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Tunbridge Wells?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Tunbridge Wells is 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.