Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tonbridge, Kent · TN9 2JP
AAB+ A-level
19.6%
9–7 GCSE
60.4%
Pupils
1,920
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Weald of Kent Grammar School is a large, highly selective state grammar school for girls in Tonbridge, serving pupils from across a wide swathe of west Kent. With nearly 1,920 students, it is one of the largest grammar schools in the country and is known for its strong academic culture, broad extracurricular offer, and a purposeful, community-minded ethos. The school recently announced plans to join the Girls' Learning Trust, signalling an ambitious phase of strategic development. It draws a motivated, academically able cohort and consistently achieves strong results at both GCSE and A Level.
- →One of the top-performing state schools in Kent, offering a rigorous academic education entirely free of charge
- →Large school with broad subject choice, extensive sixth form provision, and strong university destinations
- →Vibrant extracurricular life including Duke of Edinburgh, music, drama, and enrichment trips
- →Girls-only environment through to sixth form (which also admits boys), seen as supportive of academic confidence
Who thrives here
Academically able, curious girls who passed the Kent 11+ and thrive in a structured, high-expectation environment; pupils who enjoy a large-school community with plenty of clubs and societies alongside serious academic study.
Strengths at a glance
Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.
At a glance
Contact & visit
Tudeley Lane
Tonbridge, Kent
TN9 2JP
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
Anna Widdecombe
Politician and broadcaster, former Conservative MP and government minister
Penelope Keith
Actress, known for To the Manor Born and The Good Life
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
How much does Weald of Kent Grammar School cost?
Weald of Kent Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Weald of Kent Grammar School?
Weald of Kent Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Weald of Kent Grammar School's exam results?
At Weald of Kent Grammar School, 19.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 60.4% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Weald of Kent Grammar School a boarding school?
Weald of Kent Grammar School is a day school in Tonbridge and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent academic standards and results for a non-fee-paying school
✓Broad and inspiring extracurricular offer including DofE, music, and trips
✓Supportive, engaged teaching staff who know pupils individually despite the school's large size
✓Strong sixth form provision with good university guidance
Common concerns
!Large school size can mean some pupils feel lost or that pastoral care is less personalised than at smaller schools
!The pressure of a selective grammar environment can be stressful for some pupils, particularly around exam periods
!Limited parking and busy bus routes can make drop-off and pick-up challenging