Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, OA Tunbridge Wells is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
OA Tunbridge Wells currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9TX |
| Website: | https://aptunbridgewells.oliveacademies.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01892518461 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Tony Machin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151544 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | - not rated | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Junior School Broomhill Park Road , Southborough TN4 0JY | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough St Peter's CofE Infant School Broomhill Park Road , Southborough TN4 0JY | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | - not rated | 362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Comprehensive School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | - not rated | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OA Tunbridge Wells St Johns Road , TN4 9TX | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | - not rated | 674 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Street Unit Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | - not rated | 674 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Kent Learning Federation: Student Support Centre Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | - not rated | 717 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewaye Centre The Ridgewaye , Southborough TN4 0AB | - not rated | 761 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.