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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Tunbridge Wells Council Area

Schools across the Tunbridge Wells council area. Explore 13 secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Benenden School, Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, and The Skinners' School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Tunbridge Wells Council Area

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Tunbridge Wells Council Area55%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Tunbridge Wells Council Area46.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Tunbridge Wells Council Area50%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Tunbridge Wells Council Area4.1

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Tunbridge Wells Council Area8.5/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Tunbridge Wells Council Area

55%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Tunbridge Wells Council Area

46.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Tunbridge Wells Council Area

50%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Tunbridge Wells Council Area

4.1vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Tunbridge Wells Council Area

8.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Tunbridge Wells Council Area

Showing 1-13 of 13 schools

Benenden School
Benenden
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Southborough
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The Skinners' School
St John's
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Kent College Pembury
Pembury
Cranbrook School
Cranbrook
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
St John's
Beechwood School
Pembury Road
Bethany School
Goudhurst
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Culverden Down
Leigh Academy Mascalls
Paddock Wood
St Gregory's Catholic School
Southborough
Skinners' Kent Academy
Southborough
The Dulwich School Cranbrook
Coursehorn