Located in Tonbridge, Hugh Christie School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Hugh Christie School currently has around 894 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.3% boys and 41.7% girls. Around 34.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 33% who stay in school sixth forms and 46% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, TN10 4PU |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Palak Shah |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118903 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1226 |
| Number of Pupils: | 894 |
| Number of Boys: | 521 |
| Number of Girls: | 373 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.7% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cage Green Primary School Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cage Green Primary School Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Mead Community Primary School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 770 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Mead County Junior School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Mead County Infant School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 770 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Christie School White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Hugh Christie White Cottage Road , TN10 4PU | 2out of 4 | 22 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillview School for Girls Brionne Gardens , TN9 2HE | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd Cage Green Road , TN10 4PT | - not rated | 281 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waveney School Waveney Road , TN10 3JU | - not rated | 770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| YMCA West Kent 164 Shipbourne Road , TN10 3EJ | - not rated | 868 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilden Grange School Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BX | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 38 Dry Hill Park Road , TN10 3BU | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.