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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils:
Number of Boys:
Number of Girls:

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.