Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Contact details for the school

School Name: Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Address: St John's Road
Town/City: Tunbridge Wells
County: Kent
Postcode: TN4 9XB
Telephone Number: 01892 529551
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Amanda Simpson
Capacity: 1308
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1875 (97% boys & 3% girls)
Enrollment: 143% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.5%

Location and administration

URN: 118790
DfE Number: 886/4045
UKPRN: 10007076
UPRN: 10008662060
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tunbridge Wells (E07000116)
Constituency: Tunbridge Wells (E14001555)
Electoral Ward: Culverden (E05015804)

Easting & Northing: 558237E, 141498N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 9' 5.41" N 0° 15' 40.49" E
Plus Code: 9F325726+JF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ian Buckley - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Mr Frank Yui Fai Cheung - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mr Keith Ditcham - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2026.
  • Ms Lucia Cathryn Dormer - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Dr Philip Drew - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Mr Peter Martin Fallon - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2027.
  • Ms Fiona Hawkes - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Mr David Madin - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 January 2026.
  • Mrs Susie Martin - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2030.
  • Mr Steve Paul Nash - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mrs Anna Pace - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Dr Ruth Pettifer - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mr Bhaskar Shankar - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Ms Amanda Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Clare Sinha - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Stephen Peter Slade - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mrs Petra Sluka - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Ms Carolyn Steer - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.