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Skinners' Kent Academy
Goodgraded 10/05/2023Ages 11–181,035 pupilsDoes not apply
Skinners' Kent Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Tunbridge Wells, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 1,035 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/05/2023, Skinners' Kent Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells can view Skinners' Kent Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/05/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 838.4
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths25%
Grade 4+ English & maths51%
EBacc entry88%
EBacc average point score3.59
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Tunbridge Wells
All schools in Tunbridge Wells →Beechwood School0.4 miSkinners' Temple GroveGood · 0.4 miOakley SchoolGood · 0.4 miSkinners' Kent Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miSt James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miSt Peter's Church of England Primary School1.1 mi
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