The school has achieved high results in both International Baccalaureate and GCSE exams, ranking usually within the top state schools in the county. The local boys equivalent school, The Judd School similarly achieves good A-Level and GCSE results, making the pair the most high-achieving schools in south-west Kent.
When was TGS opened?
The foundation stone of Takapuna Grammar was laid on 6 April 1926 with the school opening officially in 1927.
How many students at Tonbridge?
800 boys
Tonbridge School and The New Beacon Preparatory School are delighted to announce that they will merge with effect from 31 August 2021. Tonbridge is one of the leading independent boys’ schools in the UK and currently has more than 800 boys, a blend of boarders (60 per cent) and day pupils (40 per cent).
Do Kent grammar schools have catchment areas?
Do they exist? Most grammars in Kent DO have Catchment areas except for the West Kent Superseletives. Judd, Skinners and Tonbridge dont have catchments but if you are Out of County you may need slightly higher scores for Tonbridge.
Where does Sevenoaks school rank?
Top UK 100 boarding schools by A-levels results
| A*/A Rank | School Name | A-level %A*/A |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Westminster School | 85.4 |
| 3 | Brighton College | 85.1 |
| 4 | Winchester College | 84.2 |
| 5 | Sevenoaks School | 82.9 |
What is the advantage of grammar school?
What are the PROS of grammar schools? Good results: Grammar schools get great academic results. This is not only because of the selection of more able pupils, but also because they can often be pushed harder due to a more equal level of ability in class.
Are all grammar schools fee paying?
Because they are funded by the state, grammar schools do not charge fees, though a few grammar schools have boarding facilities. If you look at the areas or counties of interest (ie Greater London, Midlands, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Lincolnshire etc), you will find details of the grammar schools in those areas.
Which school is better Sevenoaks or Tonbridge?
Tonbridge Grammar School is ranked in top 10 best state schools in the county – just – coming tenth. But Sevenoaks School has lost its place in the top 10 best independent schools, dropping to joint thirteenth nationally.
How many boys grammar schools are there in Kent?
Given that there are approximately 40 schools covered by the Kent 11+, it can be difficult – and not to mention time-consuming – to go through all of the admissions policies in order to ascertain whether your child might have a chance at attending that school.
