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Weald of Kent Grammar School
Kent·Secondary·South East·Academy converter·TN9 2JP
URN: 136455Not judgedOfsted published 10 Nov 2024
70.0
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.77
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.60, 0.93]
98.3%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
85.2%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
40.1
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 70.0 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 70.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 98%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.77
- Confidence interval:
- [0.60, 0.93]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Verified key dates
Registration opens
1 Jun 2026
Registration deadline
10 Jul 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
Kent PESE / Kent Test or Weald Grammar Assessment
Exam provider
Kent County Council; Weald of Kent Grammar School
Entry requirements
Weald of Kent Grammar School?s official September 2027 FAQ says girls may qualify for Year 7 either by passing the Kent Test (PESE) or by passing the Weald Grammar Assessment. The reviewed 2027 admissions policy confirms that these are equal alternative routes and gives a Published Admission Number of 270.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
Weald?s September 2027 FAQ states that registration for the Weald Grammar Assessment opens on Monday 1 June 2026 at 9.00am and closes on Friday 10 July 2026 at 4.00pm, with late registration in exceptional circumstances up to Tuesday 21 July 2026. The assessment itself will take place on the Saturday following the Kent Test, and results will be shared in line with Kent County Council?s Kent Test notification process. On the reviewed admissions landing page, no 2026 Year 5 open-event dates for September 2027 entry were yet published.
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
17 Apr 2026
Confidence
96%
Pages checked
3
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 290 | 70.0 | — | 98.3% | 85.2% | 6.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 302 | 70.1 | +0.77 | 98.3% | 62.6% | 6.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 292 | 70.4 | +0.83 | 99.0% | 55.0% | 6.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 285 | 73.4 | +0.81 | 98.0% | 61.0% | 6.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
Dartford Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 79.9Progress 8 +1.11
Compare with Weald of Kent Grammar SchoolThe Judd School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 78.4Progress 8 +0.85
Compare with Weald of Kent Grammar SchoolTonbridge Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.2Progress 8 +0.75
Compare with Weald of Kent Grammar SchoolDartford Grammar School for Girls
Attainment 8 75.5Progress 8 +0.82
Compare with Weald of Kent Grammar SchoolTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 73.4Progress 8 +0.77
Compare with Weald of Kent Grammar SchoolSchool information
| URN | 136455 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Richard Booth |
| Trust | WEALD OF KENT GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | TN9 2JP |
| Latest pupils | 290 |
| FSM eligible | 3.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JP
http://www.wealdgs.orgView local authority page1732373500| DfE number | 4046 |
| UKPRN | 10032960 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2024 |