Tonbridge Grammar School

Join Tonbridge Grammar School’s Outstanding Co-educational Sixth Form

Our outstanding curriculum and student experience is designed to inspire, challenge and grow minds. Here, students understand the wider world context of their learning and how they learn, develop 'Higher-education ready' research skills and demonstrate that they are agents for change.

Our curriculum is much wider than the academic and includes careers education, 1:1 support for Higher Education applications and programmes of enrichment to support specific career pathways and destinations (eg Medicine, Oxbridge, Law, a university level STEM research programme), building a bespoke support package for each student that supports their aspirations and helps them to access the optimum post TGS programme of study.

This is enhanced by an engaged community of alumni who constantly support and inspire students in their career and university choices.

This is all in the context of our supportive, inclusive community which enables our students to meet their potential and to have the confidence to think ‘Why not me?’.

Read more at https://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form

About us

The school opened in 1905 and is situated in 14 acres in Deakin Leas, Tonbridge.

We are a high achieving selective grammar school with academy status, educating girls between the ages of 11 and 16 and girls and boys in the Sixth Form.

Our school community encourages all students to reach their potential in a caring environment where wellbeing is the priority.

TGS students have opportunities to learn in breadth and depth in order to develop as well-balanced individuals. They become active learners and are encouraged to be passionate about making a difference in the world.

Applications Open:  5th December 2025

On Time Applications Close:  31st January 2026  

Later Applications: Applications continue to be accepted after 31 January 2026

Entry Requirements: https://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form 

How to Apply: Please apply via Tonbridge Grammar School’s website https://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/apply-to-our-sixth-form

Tonbridge Grammar School does not accept applications via KentChoices.

Supporting every student is at the heart of everything we do.

Alongside each student’s dedicated Form Tutor is an extensive wellbeing team that is on hand to support all Sixth Form students, if needed. The team includes a Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Student Support Co-ordinator, School Nurse, SENCO, Mental Health Coordinator, Curriculum Directors and Assistant Curriculum Directors, School Counsellor and even a wellbeing dog.

There are also other specific members of staff to support in particular areas including a Careers Coordinator and University Admissions Coordinator.

Find out more here: https://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/supporting-every-child 

Learner success

TGS remains one of the most academically successful schools in the country.

Read more here: https://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/examination-results

Find out more about post TGS destinations here: https://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/post-tgs-destinations 

We offer you a springboard to your future. We put you at the centre of your Sixth Form experience and really take time to understand your post TGS aspirations, or our experienced team can guide you if you’re still formulating your plans.

Then comes a programme of study that inspires and interests whilst helping you to be both university and ‘real-world’ ready. This is combined with opportunities to really hone your research and critical thinking skills...all things universities really value.

There’s a whole host of co-curricular activities and programmes to support your aspirations and university applications – why not get involved in Medsoc, a university level research programme, debating society, practice Medical and Oxbridge interviews, a host of guest speakers, competitions (including Maths, Science and Debating) and STEM club? There’s also the opportunity to get involved in whole host of community projects via our volunteering programme.

Facilities available

We are well resourced with modern facilities. The Hands Building offers state-of-the-art classrooms, a drama studio, library, fitness studio and a sports hall. In addition we have extensive outdoor sports facilities including multi-purpose all weather sports pitches, a sprint track, cricket nets, longjump, netball/basketball course as well as grass pitches. We also have well-resourced Science, Music, Art and Technology facilities including a new DT suite.

Our modern dedicated Sixth Form centre, the IBarn, houses social and teaching spaces, a Sixth Form café and a dedicated IT suite.

How to apply

PLEASE NOTE

Tonbridge Grammar School doesn’t accept applications through Kent Choices - please visit our website to apply https://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/apply-to-our-sixth-form

Once we have received your application we will contact you for a guidance meeting. This is an opportunity to discuss your course interests or choices and to help you plan the best programme for you.