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Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH

Ofsted rating

Outstanding

Inspected 13 December 2023

Pupils

1892

Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

Ages 11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

1892

Headteacher

Dr Karen Brookes

Type

Secondary

Ofsted

Outstanding

Faith

Church of England

Local authority

Kent

Academy

Yes

Sixth form

Yes

Overview

About Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a secondary academy in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. It is a Church of England school. The school has a sixth form.

Learning and school life

The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.

SEND and information for families

This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.

Getting in

School admissions

Admissions assessment

No separate entrance assessment

Ofsted rating

Outstanding (inspected 13 December 2023)

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How the school is doing

School results & attendance

N/A

KS2 results

N/A

B-

A-Level results

Average grade · 2024/25

95%

Attendance

100% − absence

11%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND

SEND setting

Mainstream school

SEND provision

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Specialisms

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Before and after school

Wraparound & nursery

Nursery

No

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School term dates

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

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Answers for parents

Frequently asked

What type of school is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School?

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.

What age range does Bennett Memorial Diocesan School cover?

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.

What SEND support does Bennett Memorial Diocesan School offer?

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.

What is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Outstanding after its inspection on 13 December 2023.

Where is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School?

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is at Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.

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