The Skinners' School
The Skinners' School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Tunbridge Wells, TN4, in the Kent council area. It has 1,149 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (27 January 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1 area. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1 area — inspected 27 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.99 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 70.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 93.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 167 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 42.67 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 158 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,149 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 4.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 17.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.57% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.09% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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