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OA Tunbridge Wells
Kent·Not applicable·South East·Academy alternative provision sponsor led·TN4 9TX
URN: 151544InadequateOfsted published 29 Apr 2024
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
Limited progress data
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Watch-outs
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Compare with OA Tunbridge WellsSchool information
| URN | 151544 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Tony Machin |
| Trust | OLIVE ACADEMIES |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | TN4 9TX |
| Pupils | — |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TX
https://aptunbridgewells.oliveacademies.org.uk/1892518461| DfE number | 1133 |
| UKPRN | 10097228 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2025 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 29 Apr 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Inadequate
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools |
| Category of concern | SM |
| Inspection date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 |