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Weald of Kent Grammar School

1947 establishments in England1982 establishments in EnglandAcademies in KentEducational institutions established in 1947Educational institutions established in 1982
Girls' schools in KentGrammar schools in KentSchools in TonbridgeUse British English from February 2023
Weald of Kent Grammar School, Tudeley Lane geograph.org.uk 1234244
Weald of Kent Grammar School, Tudeley Lane geograph.org.uk 1234244

Weald of Kent Grammar School is a selective or grammar school with academy status in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for girls aged 11–18 and boys aged 16–18. Selection is by the Kent test. The school holds specialisms in languages and science. On 15 October 2015, the government gave permission for the school to create an "annexe" in Sevenoaks. Before this time no new grammar schools were permitted so Sevenoakes which was non selective, was not permitted to create one. This judgement was controversial.

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Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge and Malling Brook Street

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Weald of Kent Grammar School

Tudeley Lane
TN9 2JP Tonbridge and Malling, Brook Street
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