Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
Tonbridge School is an independent secondary for boys in Tonbridge, where good GCSE passes sit well above the national average at 100%, earning it a 5-star rating from School Guide. Its 2024 ISI inspection judged the quality of academic and other achievements to be exceptional. The school also received an excellent rating in the same inspection for the quality of pupils' personal development.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
This shows current pupil progress from the end of GCSE to A level compared to other pupils in England. This “value added” data measures academic development from one key stage to the next
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
At its 2024 ISI inspection, Tonbridge School was judged exceptional for the quality of academic and other achievements, and excellent for both the quality of pupils' personal development and the effectiveness of governance, leadership and management.
The school achieved 100% in good GCSE passes (5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 including English and maths), which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
There are 797 pupils at Tonbridge School.
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