Kent Test Threshold for Entry 2026 and National Offer Day 2 March 2026

Following offers issued on National Offer day, the cut-off score for the Area offers was 378, with a distance tie-break applied of 4.7 miles. The cut-off score for the Trustee offers was 400, with a distance tie-break applied of 14.6 miles 

If you have been offered a place at TGS please note the information below:

• Acceptance/refusal emails should be sent to admissions@tgs.kent.sch.uk marked for the attention of Mrs Court by 16 March. If you live outside Kent please contact Mrs Court direct by email (as well as following the instructions given by your Local Authority).
• Declined Offers must be made in writing to admissions@tgs.kent.sch.uk and cannot be accepted over the phone.
• TGS welcome letters and registration instructions will be emailed to families by 7 March.
• Induction Day for 2026 entry will be Thursday 2 July, in common with many West Kent schools and information will be made available in due course.
• First day of term in September for Year 7 & 12 is Thursday 3 September 2026.

If you have not been offered a place at TGS you may wish to consider the following information:

• Waiting list – children will be automatically placed on the waiting list for any higher preferences than the school offered.
• Review your offer letter from your Local Authority and follow their instructions regarding waiting lists for any school you wish to be re-considered for.
• Information on appeals is available on the TGS website here.
• Any declined places will be filled via KCC’s Reallocation on 23 April 2026. 

Please note that we do not have access to the waiting list until after 23 April.

Should you have any further queries please email admissions@tgs.kent.sch.uk

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Applying to TGS 

We are delighted that you are considering Tonbridge Grammar School for your child.  Please navigate the information below regarding Year 7 entry, including details of open events.

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Admissions Enquiries

Enquiries to Mrs Court Admissions Registrar 01732 365125 ext 222 admissions@tgs.kent.sch.uk