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OpenSecondaryURN 136603

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

Academy converter · Tunbridge Wells · TN4 9SH

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,913

Local authority

Kent

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 1,913 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 10.5%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Rochester.

Open schools in Tunbridge Wells
37
Secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells
6
Academies among open schools in Tunbridge Wells
24% (9)
Open schools in TN4
16
Secondary in TN4
5
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Secondary in Kent LA
100

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Tunbridge WellsNear TN4

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136603

Location

Address
Culverden Down
Postcode
TN4 9SH
Town
Tunbridge Wells
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Tunbridge Wells
Constituency
Tunbridge Wells
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,913
Boys / girls
992 / 921
School capacity
1,452
Capacity fill
1,913 / 1,452 (132%)
Free school meals
10.5%
FSM pupils
157
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Rochester
Governance
Academy trust: THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
The Tenax Schools Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Dr Karen Brookes
Telephone
01892521595
Website
https://www.bennettmemorial.co.uk/

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