Tonbridge Grammar School

Admissions and structure

TGS is a non-fee-paying selective school that admits the majority of its lower-school intake through the common 11+ selection process used by grammar schools in England. Admission to the sixth form is typically based on GCSE results and, for external applicants, on set entry criteria and interview. The school is organised in year groups from Year 7 through Year 13 and offers pastoral support alongside academic provision.

Curriculum and activities

The curriculum follows the national pattern: a broad programme in the lower years, preparation for GCSE examinations, and a choice of A-levels or equivalent qualifications in the sixth form. Beyond academic subjects, TGS provides a wide range of extracurricular activities intended to complement classroom study and develop wider skills.

• Academic clubs and study support
• Music, drama and performing arts
• Sporting teams and fitness activities
• Clubs such as debating, STEM societies and community service

History and notable facts

Historically established as a girls' grammar school, the institution retained that character for its lower school before expanding sixth-form entry to male students in 2002. Like many grammar schools, TGS emphasises academic attainment and progression to higher education, with many leavers taking up university places.

Facilities, community and distinctions

Facilities commonly associated with grammar schools of this size include science laboratories, sports pitches, performance spaces and specialist classrooms to support a broad curriculum. The school maintains links with the local community in Tonbridge and the wider county; these connections support work experience, partnerships and local projects. For official information and current prospectus material consult the school's site or governing documents via the school’s page.