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Schools near TN9

Tonbridge, Kent · ranked for your family, with the reasons

9 state primary schools within 2 miles and 13 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of TN9, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near TN9

9 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of TN9, ranked by what matters to you. 3 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Royal Rise Primary School

    State primary · Tonbridge · 0.31 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.31 miles · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.31 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 5.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Tonbridge · 1.8 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Bishop Chavasse Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Tonbridge · 0.81 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.81 miles

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.9 of 20 points

      0.81 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Sussex Road Community Primary School

    State primary · Tonbridge · 0.46 miles

    54of 100

    Results: top 6% in England · 0.46 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters19 of 20 points

      Top 6% of 14,817 state schools in England: 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.4 of 20 points

      0.46 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 55 of 74. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Woodlands Primary School

    State primary · Tonbridge · 1.9 miles

    52of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · classes of 28 on average

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points

      Top 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.3 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 8.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.53 miles · results: top 50% in England

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points

      Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.7 of 20 points

      0.53 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 55 of 70. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Cage Green Primary School

    State primary · Tonbridge · 1.6 miles

    46of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average · absence 5.4% (similar schools 6.3%)

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.6 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 25 of 27. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Long Mead Community Primary School

    State primary · Tonbridge · 1.6 miles

    40of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 25 on average · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)

    How it scored 40
    • Resultsmatters3 of 20 points

      Better than 15% of 14,817 state schools in England: 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.3 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 15.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Stocks Green Primary School

    State primary · Tonbridge · 1.8 miles

    36of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · absence 3.6% (similar schools 4.0%) · results: better than 30% of schools in England

    How it scored 36
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 14,817 state schools in England: 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.2 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 28 of 36. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near TN9

13 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of TN9, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.

  1. The Judd School

    State secondary · Grammar · Boys · Tonbridge · 0.43 miles

    78of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 5% in England · 0.43 miles

    How it scored 78
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.85 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.3 of 20 points

      0.43 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 168 of 400. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Leigh Academy Tonbridge

    State secondary · Tonbridge · 0.59 miles

    76of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.59 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points

      Top 46% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.07 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.6 of 20 points

      0.59 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 19.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Tonbridge Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Tonbridge · 0.41 miles

    75of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2019) · results: top 8% in England · 0.41 miles

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points

      Top 8% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.75 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2019: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.4 of 20 points

      0.41 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 172 of 353. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Weald of Kent Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Tonbridge · 0.54 miles

    67of 100

    Results: top 7% in England · 0.54 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.77 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.8 of 20 points

      0.54 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 166 of 234. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Tunbridge Wells · 3.2 miles

    64of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 7% in England · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.77 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.1 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 146 of 228. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Hillview School for Girls

    State secondary · Girls · Tonbridge · 0.46 miles

    61of 100

    0.46 miles · results: top 23% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters15.6 of 20 points

      Top 23% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.1 of 20 points

      0.46 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 186 of 222. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 13.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

    State secondary · Church of England · Tunbridge Wells · 3.5 miles

    61of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 9% in England · 3.5 miles

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points

      Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.73 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.1 of 20 points

      3.5 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 270 of 384. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. The Skinners' School

    State secondary · Grammar · Boys · Tunbridge Wells · 3.3 miles

    57of 100

    Results: top 3% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · absence 3.4% (similar schools 5.4%)

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters19.6 of 20 points

      Top 3% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.99 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.7 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 105 of 232. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

    State secondary · Tonbridge · 1.7 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.7 miles · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters2.4 of 20 points

      Better than 12% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 38.2 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.3 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 16.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

    State secondary · Grammar · Boys · Tunbridge Wells · 2.8 miles

    51of 100

    Results: top 18% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · 2.8 miles

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters16.6 of 20 points

      Top 18% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.46 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.8 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of TN9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 139 of 297. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 3.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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