What did School Atlas judge The Skinners' School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged The Skinners' School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Skinners' School?

The Skinners' School has 1,149 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Skinners' School take?

The Skinners' School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Skinners' School located?

The Skinners' School is located in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG, Kent.

How do I apply to The Skinners' School?

The Skinners' School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The Skinners' School?

Distance is not the main gate at The Skinners' School — entry depends on the entrance assessment. Among children who met the standard, the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 5.474 miles from the school. Living within that distance is not enough on its own, and living beyond it is not necessarily a bar.

How are Year 7 places decided at The Skinners' School?

When The Skinners' School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Local Authority Care or Previously in Local Authority Care — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after, and those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. West Kent Area (up to 140 places) — Up to 140 places offered to children in the ‘West Kent Area’ (within three miles of the school plus named parishes). a) Up to 16 places to Pupil Premium pupils from the West Kent Area (ranked by Kent Test aggregate score if oversubscribed). b) Up to 108 places to other West Kent Area pupils, prioritised first to those scoring at least 40 points above the KCC threshold score, then to those simply assessed suitable for grammar school, each group ranked by (a) siblings attending the school, (b) sons of staff with 2+ years' service or filling a demonstrable skill-shortage post, (c) shortest distance from school; 3. Governors' Places — Up to 16 Governors' Places offered to children living in the West Kent Area parishes who would not otherwise be offered a place, who scored highest in the PESE (11+) Kent test, in combined rank order; ties resolved using criterion 2b, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 160 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within sub-criteria, shortest straight-line distance from home to school; where children in the same block of flats have equal eligibility for the last place, names are drawn at random.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Skinners' School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63% of pupils at The Skinners' School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Skinners' School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

5.474miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7) — but among children who had already met the entrance standard. Entry here depends on the assessment first; distance only separates candidates who qualify. Living inside that distance is not enough on its own, and living beyond it is not necessarily a bar.

Last distance offered at The Skinners' School, year by year →

How places are decided at The Skinners' School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Local Authority Care or Previously in Local Authority Care — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after, and those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2West Kent Area (up to 140 places) — Up to 140 places offered to children in the ‘West Kent Area’ (within three miles of the school plus named parishes). a) Up to 16 places to Pupil Premium pupils from the West Kent Area (ranked by Kent Test aggregate score if oversubscribed). b) Up to 108 places to other West Kent Area pupils, prioritised first to those scoring at least 40 points above the KCC threshold score, then to those simply assessed suitable for grammar school, each group ranked by (a) siblings attending the school, (b) sons of staff with 2+ years' service or filling a demonstrable skill-shortage post, (c) shortest distance from school.
3Governors' Places — Up to 16 Governors' Places offered to children living in the West Kent Area parishes who would not otherwise be offered a place, who scored highest in the PESE (11+) Kent test, in combined rank order; ties resolved using criterion 2b.
4Outer Area (up to 20 places) — Up to 20 places to pupils from the ‘Outer Area’ (outside West Kent Area but within mainland UK), prioritised first to those scoring at least 40 points above the KCC threshold score, then to those simply assessed suitable for grammar school, each group ranked by (a) siblings attending the school, (b) sons of staff with 2+ years' service or filling a demonstrable skill-shortage post, (c) shortest distance from school.

If two applications tie: Within sub-criteria, shortest straight-line distance from home to school; where children in the same block of flats have equal eligibility for the last place, names are drawn at random.

Boys only. Before oversubscription criteria are applied, children with an EHCP naming the school (and assessed suitable for grammar school through PESE 11+) are admitted first, reducing the effective PAN accordingly. In-year admissions also require a minimum CAT4 mean score of 120.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Skinners' School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Skinners' School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged The Skinners' School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Skinners' School?: The Skinners' School has 1,149 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Skinners' School take?: The Skinners' School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Skinners' School located?: The Skinners' School is located in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG, Kent.
How do I apply to The Skinners' School?: The Skinners' School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Skinners' School?: Distance is not the main gate at The Skinners' School — entry depends on the entrance assessment. Among children who met the standard, the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 5.474 miles from the school. Living within that distance is not enough on its own, and living beyond it is not necessarily a bar.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Skinners' School?: When The Skinners' School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Local Authority Care or Previously in Local Authority Care — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after, and those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. West Kent Area (up to 140 places) — Up to 140 places offered to children in the ‘West Kent Area’ (within three miles of the school plus named parishes). a) Up to 16 places to Pupil Premium pupils from the West Kent Area (ranked by Kent Test aggregate score if oversubscribed). b) Up to 108 places to other West Kent Area pupils, prioritised first to those scoring at least 40 points above the KCC threshold score, then to those simply assessed suitable for grammar school, each group ranked by (a) siblings attending the school, (b) sons of staff with 2+ years' service or filling a demonstrable skill-shortage post, (c) shortest distance from school; 3. Governors' Places — Up to 16 Governors' Places offered to children living in the West Kent Area parishes who would not otherwise be offered a place, who scored highest in the PESE (11+) Kent test, in combined rank order; ties resolved using criterion 2b, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 160 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within sub-criteria, shortest straight-line distance from home to school; where children in the same block of flats have equal eligibility for the last place, names are drawn at random.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Skinners' School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63% of pupils at The Skinners' School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Skinners' School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Local Authority Care or Previously in Local Authority Care — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after, and those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2West Kent Area (up to 140 places) — Up to 140 places offered to children in the ‘West Kent Area’ (within three miles of the school plus named parishes). a) Up to 16 places to Pupil Premium pupils from the West Kent Area (ranked by Kent Test aggregate score if oversubscribed). b) Up to 108 places to other West Kent Area pupils, prioritised first to those scoring at least 40 points above the KCC threshold score, then to those simply assessed suitable for grammar school, each group ranked by (a) siblings attending the school, (b) sons of staff with 2+ years' service or filling a demonstrable skill-shortage post, (c) shortest distance from school.
3Governors' Places — Up to 16 Governors' Places offered to children living in the West Kent Area parishes who would not otherwise be offered a place, who scored highest in the PESE (11+) Kent test, in combined rank order; ties resolved using criterion 2b.
4Outer Area (up to 20 places) — Up to 20 places to pupils from the ‘Outer Area’ (outside West Kent Area but within mainland UK), prioritised first to those scoring at least 40 points above the KCC threshold score, then to those simply assessed suitable for grammar school, each group ranked by (a) siblings attending the school, (b) sons of staff with 2+ years' service or filling a demonstrable skill-shortage post, (c) shortest distance from school.

The Skinners' School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Skinners' School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged The Skinners' School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Skinners' School?: The Skinners' School has 1,149 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Skinners' School take?: The Skinners' School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Skinners' School located?: The Skinners' School is located in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG, Kent.
How do I apply to The Skinners' School?: The Skinners' School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Skinners' School?: Distance is not the main gate at The Skinners' School — entry depends on the entrance assessment. Among children who met the standard, the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 5.474 miles from the school. Living within that distance is not enough on its own, and living beyond it is not necessarily a bar.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Skinners' School?: When The Skinners' School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Local Authority Care or Previously in Local Authority Care — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after, and those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. West Kent Area (up to 140 places) — Up to 140 places offered to children in the ‘West Kent Area’ (within three miles of the school plus named parishes). a) Up to 16 places to Pupil Premium pupils from the West Kent Area (ranked by Kent Test aggregate score if oversubscribed). b) Up to 108 places to other West Kent Area pupils, prioritised first to those scoring at least 40 points above the KCC threshold score, then to those simply assessed suitable for grammar school, each group ranked by (a) siblings attending the school, (b) sons of staff with 2+ years' service or filling a demonstrable skill-shortage post, (c) shortest distance from school; 3. Governors' Places — Up to 16 Governors' Places offered to children living in the West Kent Area parishes who would not otherwise be offered a place, who scored highest in the PESE (11+) Kent test, in combined rank order; ties resolved using criterion 2b, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 160 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within sub-criteria, shortest straight-line distance from home to school; where children in the same block of flats have equal eligibility for the last place, names are drawn at random.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Skinners' School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63% of pupils at The Skinners' School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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