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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys 11+ admissions
A boys' grammar school in Kent, for ages 11 to 18. What the school, the council and the test organisers have published about getting in, with the source and date beside every figure.
Which test
GL Assessment
Kent Test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Source: kent.gov.uk, 27 Sep 2026Details
Register for 2028 entry
Not found yet
Source: twgsb.org.uk, 27 Sep 2026Details
Test date, 2028 entry
Not found yet
Source: twgsb.org.uk, 27 Sep 2026Details
Score to qualify
Total of 332 or more, with no single score below 108 (English, maths, reasoning)
September 2026 entry
Source: kent.gov.uk, 26 Sep 2026Details
Year 7 places
300
Entry year not stated
Source: twgsb.org.uk, 27 Sep 2026Details
Next open event
30 September 2026
Year 7 open morning, Sevenoaks campus
Source: twgsb.org.uk, 27 Sep 2026Details
Which 11+ test?
- Test
- Kent Test
- Written by
- GL Assessment
- Which entry year
- Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
- Source
- kent.gov.uk · checked 27 September 2026Kent Test route documented; school-specific alternative tests may also apply. Do not treat this as an exhaustive route list or confirmed 2028 arrangements.
Test type: GL Assessment. Area test guide: The Kent Test.
Dates for September 2028 entry
For children in Year 5 now (2026 to 2027). Dates for past years are never rolled forward.
Registering for the test
No 2028 registration dates found on the official pages we checked on 27 September 2026. See the page we checked.
The test
No 2028 test date found on the official pages we checked on 27 September 2026. See the page we checked.
Open events
- Year 7 open morning, Sevenoaks campus
- 30 September 2026
- Source
- twgsb.org.uk · checked 27 September 2026Book through the school. Dates can change.
Scores: qualifying and offered
A qualifying score puts a child in the running. It is not an offer. The lowest score offered shows how far down the list places went that year, and a child on that exact score did not always get a place.
Qualifying scores
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026test 2025 | Qualifying score | Total of 332 or more, with no single score below 108 (English, maths, reasoning)1 | Not stated | kent.gov.uk · checked 26 September 2026 |
- Kent Test automatic rule, not final school offer score; local review/alternate school test routes are separate.
Scores offered a place
No lowest score offered a place found on the official pages we checked on 27 September 2026. See the page we checked.
We do not predict a 2028 cut-off or convert raw marks into scores from this data. To see how age changes a standardised score, try the age standardisation calculator.
Catchment and distance
Many grammar schools give priority by where you live. Always check your address against the official policy or map.
- What the policy says
- Named-parish priorities apply. Initial distance calculations use the Tunbridge Wells campus, including applicants for Sevenoaks.Read the full admissions policy: the summary leaves out other priorities.
- Source
- twgsb.org.uk · checked 27 September 2026
Furthest distance offered
No past distance cut-offs found on the official pages we checked on 27 September 2026. See the page we checked.
We never mix straight-line, road and walking distances, and a past furthest distance is not a promise for 2028.
Places and demand
How many Year 7 places there are, and how many children applied or sat the test, as published. We do not turn these into a chance of a place.
Places
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year not stated | Published admission number (Year 7 places) | 3001 | Not stated | twgsb.org.uk · checked 27 September 2026 |
- Source cycle unspecified where entry_year is null; not assumed to be 2028.
Applicants and test sitters
No applicant or test-sitter numbers found on the official pages we checked on 27 September 2026. See the page we checked.
Ofsted and GCSE results
Inspection and results describe the school, not your child's chances of getting in.
- Latest inspection (new report card)
- 17 March 2026Safeguarding standards: Met. Inclusion: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Achievement: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard.
- Latest ungraded inspection
- 25 November 2021School remains Good
- Source
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk · checked 27 September 2026Ofsted data as at 31 August 2026. Read the reports.
GCSE results (DfE)
| Year | Pupils | Attainment 8 | Grade 5+ in English and maths | EBacc average point score | Progress 8 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 217 | 63.7 | 91.2% | 5.88 | Not available | explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · checked 27 September 2026 |
| 2023 to 2024 | 235 | 64.2 | 88.1% | 6.1 | 0.46 | explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · checked 27 September 2026 |
| 2022 to 2023 | 227 | 60.8 | 83.3% | 5.6 | 0.25 | explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · checked 27 September 2026 |
The DfE did not publish Progress 8 for 2024 to 2025. Grammar schools select by ability, so high results partly reflect who is admitted.
Appeals
A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. An admission appeal is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or for a selection review.
We did not find a school-specific appeal deadline for September 2028 entry. The deadline will be in the offer letter.
How appeals work: gov.uk · checked 27 September 2026
Questions parents ask
What 11+ test does Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys use?
GL Assessment. Kent Test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028. Source: kent.gov.uk, checked 27 September 2026.
When is the Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys 11+ test for September 2028 entry?
No 2028 test date found on the official pages we checked on 27 September 2026. We do not guess future dates from past years.
What score do you need for Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
Qualifying score for September 2026 entry: Total of 332 or more, with no single score below 108 (English, maths, reasoning). Past scores do not predict the 2028 score, and a score on the boundary did not always get a place.
How many Year 7 places does Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys have?
Published admission number (Year 7 places): 300 (Entry year not stated). Source: twgsb.org.uk, checked 27 September 2026.
Does Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys have a catchment area?
Named-parish priorities apply. Initial distance calculations use the Tunbridge Wells campus, including applicants for Sevenoaks. Always check the full admissions policy before you apply.
Can I appeal if my child is not offered a place at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
Yes. A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. The deadline is in your offer letter. An appeal about a place is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or reviewed.
Sources and gaps
Every figure above links to where it came from. This is the full list, with the day we last read each one.
- ea-edubase-api-prod.azurewebsites.net · School name, address, age range and type (DfE Get Information about Schools) · checked 27 September 2026
- kent.gov.uk · Test provider and format · checked 27 September 2026
- kent.gov.uk · Qualifying scores, Qualifying score · checked 26 September 2026
- twgsb.org.uk · Catchment or priority area · checked 27 September 2026
- twgsb.org.uk · Places, Published admission number (Year 7 places) · checked 27 September 2026
- twgsb.org.uk · Open events · checked 27 September 2026
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk · Ofsted inspections (as at 31 August 2026) · checked 27 September 2026
- explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · GCSE results 2024 to 2025 (DfE), GCSE results 2023 to 2024 (DfE), GCSE results 2022 to 2023 (DfE) · checked 27 September 2026
- gov.uk · How school admission appeals work · checked 27 September 2026
What we could not find
- 2028 registration dates: not found on twgsb.org.uk · checked 27 September 2026
- 2028 test dates: not found on twgsb.org.uk · checked 27 September 2026
- Scores offered a place: not found on twgsb.org.uk · checked 27 September 2026
- Distance offered: not found on twgsb.org.uk · checked 27 September 2026
- Applicants and test sitters: not found on twgsb.org.uk · checked 27 September 2026
Not found means we could not see it on the pages we checked. It does not mean the school has not published it. Spotted something we missed? The school's own page always wins.