Tonbridge School

A-Level Results 2025:

92% of grades A*–B and 73% of grades A*–A

GCSE Results 2025:

77% of grades at 9–8 and 48% of grades at 9

Oxford and Cambridge Admissions (latest official data):

For entry to Oxford or Cambridge from September 2026, places were offered to 16% of the year’s cohort (as reported on 30 January 2026).

UK G5 University Admissions (latest official data):

The School does not publish a single verified annual “G5 total” figure on its official pages; it reports broad progression to Oxford/Cambridge and other leading UK universities, with 95% progressing to Russell Group and high-tariff universities worldwide in 2024.

School Introduction:
Tonbridge School is a highly regarded independent boys’ day and boarding school in Tonbridge, Kent, founded in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judde.  

It is known for a culture of intellectual ambition alongside strong character education, expressed in the School’s “Only Connect” ethos: building connections between ideas, interests and people.   Academic outcomes are a major strength, with headline exam statistics published annually and consistently outstanding performance at both GCSE and A Level.  

University progression is equally strong, with a long-standing record of offers to Oxford and Cambridge and a wide range of high-tariff destinations in the UK and internationally.

School Overview:
Tonbridge educates boys from 13 to 18 (Years 9–13), combining full boarding with day places.  

The House system is central: there are 12 Houses in total, seven for boarders and five for day boys, each in its own building, supporting close pastoral care and a strong sense of belonging.   Houses are vertically integrated across all five year groups, encouraging mentorship, leadership and long-term friendships, with friendly inter-House competitions contributing to community spirit.

School Facilities & Extracurricular Activities:
Tonbridge offers an exceptionally broad co-curricular programme anchored by House life, with opportunities for pupils to pursue sport, music, drama, societies, leadership and service alongside demanding academic study.

The School positions co-curricular engagement as an important part of developing “fine minds and good hearts”, and House-based activities and competitions are a key driver of participation and school culture.

Curriculum:
Tonbridge provides a rigorous curriculum through GCSE/IGCSE and into Sixth Form A Levels. The School publishes detailed guidance for GCSE choices and a Sixth Form curriculum guide, reflecting breadth at Key Stage 4 and focused specialisation at Key Stage 5.  

Examination performance is consistently exceptional, with 2025 headline results including 73% A*–A at A Level and 77% of GCSE grades at 9–8.

Boarding Life:
Boarding is a defining element of Tonbridge, delivered through seven boarding Houses, each with its own character and a strong community feel.   Boarding Houses are designed as supportive home-from-home environments, with dedicated pastoral teams and shared social spaces that help pupils develop independence, routines and lasting friendships while staying fully connected to academic and co-curricular life.