The Skinners School
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Boys
Pupils
1141
Headteacher
Mr Edward Wesson
Type
Grammar
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Skinners School
The Skinners School is a grammar school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It is a boys' 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
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism and visual impairment. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
Kent Test
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 2; VI - Visual Impairment; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
Autism; Visual impairment
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Skinners 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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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Skinners School?
The Skinners School is a secondary academy. It is a boys' school.
What age range does The Skinners School cover?
The Skinners School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does The Skinners School offer?
The Skinners School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism and visual impairment.
What is The Skinners School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Skinners School Good after its inspection on 27 January 2026.
Where is The Skinners School?
The Skinners School is at St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9PG.
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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