What ages does YMCA West Kent take?

YMCA West Kent admits pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is YMCA West Kent located?

YMCA West Kent is located in Tonbridge, TN10 3EJ, Kent.

How do I apply to YMCA West Kent?

YMCA West Kent is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

YMCA West Kent: SEND Provision & Ofsted 2026

YMCA West Kent

IndependentSpecial School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

164 Shipbourne Road, TN10 3EJ Website01732363990

Places usually via an EHCP

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Independent

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Ages16 - 19

Independent

Ages16 - 19

Capacity

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At a Glance

SEND

This is a special school. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

SENDSection 41 approved

Approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014 — parents can ask for this school to be named in an EHCP

Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

16 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Section 41 list

Approved since Aug 2019

Head Teacher

Ms Jane Davison

Legal Status

Registered Charity

Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Apr 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaCage Green & Angel · Tonbridge and Malling · Tonbridge · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 10Least deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 35

Kent peer median: 28 per month

12-month total415

Top categories

Violent crime

177 (43%)

Anti-social behaviour

79 (19%)

Criminal damage / arson

43 (10%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 1,653 Kent schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)15

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m17

Nearest site24m

Includes3 public parks, 2 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 2 sports facilities, 3 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 48.3 dB daytime, peaking at 69 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	9.4 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	15.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Profile updated: Apr 2026

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YMCA West Kent: key facts

What ages does YMCA West Kent take?: YMCA West Kent admits pupils aged 16 to 19.
Where is YMCA West Kent located?: YMCA West Kent is located in Tonbridge, TN10 3EJ, Kent.
How do I apply to YMCA West Kent?: YMCA West Kent is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

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YMCA West Kent

IndependentSpecial School

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

164 Shipbourne Road, TN10 3EJ Website01732363990

Places usually via an EHCP

Verified from official sources

Independent

Independent schools in England are inspected by ISI or Ofsted. Search ISI's inspection reports.

Ages16 - 19

Independent

Ages16 - 19

Capacity

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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At a Glance

SEND

This is a special school. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

SENDSection 41 approved

Approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014 — parents can ask for this school to be named in an EHCP

Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

16 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Section 41 list

Approved since Aug 2019

Head Teacher

Ms Jane Davison

Legal Status

Registered Charity

Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Apr 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaCage Green & Angel · Tonbridge and Malling · Tonbridge · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 10Least deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 35

Kent peer median: 28 per month

12-month total415

Top categories

Violent crime

177 (43%)

Anti-social behaviour

79 (19%)

Criminal damage / arson

43 (10%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 1,653 Kent schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)15

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m17

Nearest site24m

Includes3 public parks, 2 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 2 sports facilities, 3 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 48.3 dB daytime, peaking at 69 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	9.4 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	15.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Profile updated: Apr 2026

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Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

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Road Noise

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Quick summary

At a Glance

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Nearby schools within 5 km