Compare Leigh Academy Tonbridge and The Judd School and Tonbridge Grammar School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Leigh Academy Tonbridge (Secondary) in Tonbridge; The Judd School (Secondary) in Tonbridge; Tonbridge Grammar School (Secondary) in Tonbridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Leigh Academy Tonbridge, The Judd School and Tonbridge Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Tonbridge, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Judd School), published Jun 2015. The lowest is 2 (Leigh Academy Tonbridge), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Leigh Academy Tonbridge (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,400, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–30–35%; all within the Leigh Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Leigh Academy Tonbridge TN9 2PH	The Judd School TN9 2PN	Tonbridge Grammar School TN9 2JR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Tonbridge Kent TN9 2PH	Tonbridge Kent TN9 2PN	Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JR
Latest Ofsted	2 25 Jan 2023	1 5 Jun 2015	1 7 Nov 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1020	1261	1260
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Boys	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Leigh Academies Trust	Kent (886)	Kent (886)
Website	leighacademytonbridge.org.uk	judd.online	www.tgs.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01732500600	01732770880	01732365125
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Leigh Academy Tonbridge

TN9 2PH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 2PH
Ofsted: 2 25 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leigh Academies Trust
Website: leighacademytonbridge.org.uk
Telephone: 01732500600

The Judd School

TN9 2PN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 2PN
Ofsted: 1 5 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: judd.online
Telephone: 01732770880

Tonbridge Grammar School

TN9 2JR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 2JR
Ofsted: 1 7 Nov 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.tgs.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01732365125

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.