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The Skinners' School

Academy converter · Tunbridge Wells · TN4 9PG

Ages 11–18 · 1,149 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

74.1

Overall absence

4.0%

Admissions demand

1.53 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-01-27

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.99
−20+2
Attainment 874.1
English & maths grade 5+99%
English & maths grade 4+100%
EBacc entry87%

EBacc APS: 7.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.4%
Unauthorised0.1%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.2%
Enrolments in measure
813

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.53 · Competitive

1st preferences

243

Places offered

160

1st-preference offers

128

Total preferences (any rank)
811
Preferred offers (top 3)
160
Applications from outside LA
210
Offers to outside-LA applicants
15
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

1,149 pupils · 945 places

Pupils on roll
1,149
Boys / girls
1,148 / 1
School capacity
945
Capacity fill
1,149 / 945 (122%)
Free school meals
5%
FSM pupils
40
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Boys
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Skinners' Company
Headteacher
Mr Edward Wesson

Location

Address
St John's Road
Postcode
TN4 9PG
Town
Tunbridge Wells
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Tunbridge Wells
Constituency
Tunbridge Wells
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
VI - Visual Impairment; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
2 on roll / 2 capacity

Local context

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

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 1,149 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 5%. SEN provision includes: VI - Visual Impairment; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

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

  • Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Tunbridge Wells · TN4 9SH · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.0
    • P80.7
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence5.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • St Gregory's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.1
    • P80.2
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence10.1%

    0.6 miles away

  • Skinners' Kent Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Tunbridge Wells · TN2 4PY · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.8
    • P80.0
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence8.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • Tonbridge Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att879.4
    • P80.8
    • EM5+100%
    • Absence5.7%

    2.9 miles away

  • Weald of Kent Grammar School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Tonbridge · TN9 2JP · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att870.1
    • P80.8
    • EM5+91%
    • Absence7.0%

    3.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Edward Wesson
Telephone
01892520732
Website
http://www.skinners-school.co.uk

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