Hillview School for Girls
Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, TN9 2HE
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Pupils
1544
Headteacher
Mrs Hilary Burkett
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About Hillview School for Girls
Based in Tonbridge, Hillview School for Girls is a secondary school for children aged 11 to 18 and takes girls. The school currently has about 1544 pupils. That makes it one of the larger secondary schools in Tonbridge on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. There is a sixth form on site, so students can stay on for post-16 study. Mrs Hilary Burkett leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 20 September 2023, Hillview School for Girls was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
At A level the published average grade is C+ (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 9.7%, which is attendance of about 90.3% (2024/25). Around 16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Hillview School for Girls
You apply for a place at Hillview School for Girls on the secondary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 31 October. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Hillview School for Girls is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Hillview School for Girls contact details and location
You will find Hillview School for Girls at Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE. The school office can be reached on 01732 352793. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Hillview School for Girls admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Hillview School for Girls does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (September-31 October)
Complete the Secondary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website. Kent residents can list up to 4 schools in preference order.
2. National Offer Day (1 March)
You'll be told your allocated school by email.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal - the school's admissions authority handles this.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Hillview School for Girls is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerHillview School for Girls results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Hillview School for Girls
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Hillview School for Girls
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Hillview School for Girls term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Hillview School for Girls: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Hillview School for Girls?
Apply through Kent on the secondary common application form by 31 October, naming Hillview School for Girls as one of your preferences. Offers are made on National Offer Day on 1 March.
What is Hillview School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Hillview School for Girls Good at its inspection on 20 September 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Hillview School for Girls and what ages does it take?
Hillview School for Girls has around 1544 pupils on roll and covers ages 11 to 18. It is a single-sex school for girls.
What SEND support does Hillview School for Girls offer?
Hillview School for Girls is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Hillview School for Girls's term dates and INSET days?
Hillview School for Girls follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Hillview School for Girls and how do I contact the school?
Hillview School for Girls is at Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE. The office number is 01732 352793. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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