Academic success is only part of the TGS story. Empowering young people with the understanding, courage and skills they need to be successful, happy, healthy and resilient in an ever-changing world has equal focus. Students learn how to learn, think critically and be positive agents for change; all in an environment where they can really be themselves.
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.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted our broad, balanced and challenging curriculum allows for the development of key skills enabling our students to explore, question and build resilience.
Rebecca Crean, Head Teacher
...at the heart of everything we do.
Supporting every student to success...
Students are inspired via our careers and post-school destinations programme.
...a wide range of co-curricular activities
Our involved community includes students, staff, parents, trustees, neighbours, our alumni and corporate partners and together makes Tonbridge Grammar School the vibrant place it is.
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...having the vision to prepare students for a future world that we don't yet know.
"TGS is the right school for someone who loves to learn, be immersed in different cultures, learn about the world and be challenged."
Year 10 student
We are encouraged to engage with the Sixth Form team, offering ideas about how to improve and develop the school community. This means that our experience is largely shaped by us. I think that this is unique to TGS and that the students here have a strong voice and are connected with staff.
The thing I enjoy most about TGS is meeting new people, making new friends and learning new things. I never learnt Latin, Geography or many other subjects at primary school, so it is really fun and interesting for me.
Never before have I met such a diverse range of talented, intelligent, friendly people as I have at the Sixth Form at TGS. Each student is aspiring to do so many interesting things in the future and many of them are already doing fascinating things. I find this environment has inspired me and that is what is so special about TGS.
What I love about TGS is the amazing friendships I have formed here. Over the years I have reconnected with old friends and made new ones, and I am so lucky to be surrounded by such a brilliant group of people.
I feel particularly motivated to be involved in the TGS Marvellous Meadows project as I am passionate about getting young people to engage with nature; I also believe that this project will demonstrate that rewilding small areas can have a big impact. It can act as a model for other schools to develop their green spaces and re-wild local areas; this may encourage students and staff to use similar methods in their gardens and surrounding areas.
The variation in the school community is what I enjoy most about teaching at TGS. I think we're really lucky to have staff and students with so many different backgrounds and approaches to living and learning. I think that's something to be respected and harnessed.
Currently studying Fine Art Printmaking, Georgi is exploring pursuing a career in Art or Speech and Language Therapy.
I believe that the IB Diploma equips young scientists with the research skills they need at university and beyond, providing them with the chance to solve real-world problems in an international context.
The IB Diploma prepares students well for life after school. The fact is we only have a vague idea of what challenges the students of today will be facing in their future. This means the only sensible system of education is one which equips students to be reflective learners and to cultivate the skills and values which will make them dynamic and flexible in facing these issues. I think the IB does this through its broad academic curriculum and emphasis on a value-based education.
I loved going skiing with all my friends and the teachers on the ski trip. Singing with the school choir in Southwark Cathedral was also a very special memory.
I choose to teach in an IB school because the philosophy is really aligned with what I think education should be all about. The IB programmes in the middle years and the Sixth Form are academically rigorous and encourage students to think critically. I value being part of a learning community which is culturally aware with an international outlook.
We, as a school, have a great sense of community. Each person is unique but we are able to gel together and still celebrate our differences. TGS is very caring – with everyone often coming the help of others.
Yashvi in Year 13 introduces the Diversity and Inclusion Alliance (DIA): The Diversity and Inclusion Alliance i...
