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Tonbridge School

Other independent school · Tonbridge, TN9 1JP

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#45 of 2,536

Better than 98% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 18
Pupils797 of 820 places
GenderBoys
Head teacherMr James Priory
Local authorityKent
Opened01 Jan 1918
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 118959.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Attainment 8 score7.44746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%65.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%47.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%15.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4157--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Average points per A-level entry49.9434.8735
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels50.4636.1435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better62%17.3%17.5%
A-level progress score0.16--
A-level progressAbove average--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study168--
Average applied general gradez--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils797
Girls0
Boys797
SEN support291
EHC plan1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination83.4%
Higher education73.6%
Employment8.6%
Not sustained5.5%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Tonbridge School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySlade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing ImpairmentCommunity school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableHilden Oaks Preparatory School and NurseryOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableHilden Grange SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimaryRoyal Rise Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.9 miPrimarySussex Road Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryLong Mead Community Primary SchoolFoundation school
Requires improvement
0.9 miSecondaryHillview School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miSecondaryThe Judd SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
1.0 miPrimaryCage Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.0 miSecondaryLeigh Academy Hugh ChristieAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Tonbridge School

How does Tonbridge School rank in England?

Tonbridge School ranks 45 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 98% of schools).

How many pupils attend Tonbridge School?

Tonbridge School has 797 pupils aged 13 to 18, with capacity for 820.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.