Best secondary schools in Tonbridge (2026)
Tonbridge has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Tonbridge Grammar School, in the top 2% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 59.5, against 46.1 for England. 3 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 2% in England |
Tonbridge Grammar School Tonbridge · Grammar · Girls |
78.0 | 77.2 | 98% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 2% in England |
The Judd School Tonbridge · Grammar · Boys |
77.7 | 78.4 | 98% | Not judged | |
3 Top 4% in England |
Weald of Kent Grammar School Tonbridge · Grammar · Girls |
70.2 | 70.0 | 94% | Not judged | |
4 Top 37% in England |
Hillview School for Girls Tonbridge · Girls |
48.7 | 48.0 | 52% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 41% in England |
Leigh Academy Tonbridge Tonbridge |
44.2 | 43.1 | 30% | Good | |
6 Bottom 20% in England |
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Tonbridge |
40.5 | 40.5 | 30% | Requires improvement |
Other towns in Kent
- Ashford
- Broadstairs
- Canterbury
- Chatham
- Dartford
- Dover
- Folkestone
- Gillingham (Medway)
- Gravesend
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Rochester
- Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Sittingbourne
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What is the best secondary school in Tonbridge?
On exam results over the last three years, Tonbridge Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Tonbridge, in the top 2% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.