What The Judd School does

The Judd School is a voluntary aided selective grammar school in Tonbridge, Kent, providing education for pupils aged 11-18 across Key Stages 3-5. The school was established in 1888 and operates under the governance of The Skinners' Company, one of the Great Twelve City of London Livery Companies, which provides the majority of Foundation Governors. It is state-funded, so does not charge tuition fees, and admission is governed by the Kent 11+ examination process with a Published Admission Number of 157 Inner Area and 23 Outer Area places for Year 7, plus a Sixth Form PAN of 100 with academic criteria including a 6.5 average performance points score in the best 10 qualifications.

The core product is a comprehensive academic curriculum spanning 22 subjects at GCSE and 21 A-Level subjects, including STEM, modern and classical languages (French, German, Latin), humanities, and the creative arts, supplemented by a substantial enrichment portfolio. The school operates the Combined Cadet Force (founded 1948) jointly with The Skinners' School, Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze-Silver-Gold, and a Specialist Resource Provision providing four places per year for students with autism. Major capital investment through the Building Excellence programme (2015-2020) delivered the Ashton Building, a 350m² dining hall with four biology laboratories, and the Vizards sports complex with a 3G pitch, seven rugby pitches, and two grass cricket squares; a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre was added in Phase Four. Computing is aligned with the National Centre of Computing Education and Raspberry Pi Foundation standards, and the school offers international enrichment trips including visits to Silicon Valley and CERN.

The business model is dominated by state per-pupil funding with additional ancillary income from fee-based instrumental music tuition (£220/term, escalating to £235 by January 2027), an external catering contract with Independent Catering (paid via ParentPay fob system), and voluntary parental contributions to a Development Fund that has financed the Building Excellence capital programme. The school has no external investors, no venture funding, and no subsidiaries; ownership/oversight rests with The Skinners' Company. Distribution is via Kent County Council admissions, the school prospectus, Open Events, the judd.online website, and a partnership with Atom Learning to widen Pupil Premium access to 11+ preparation. The alumni channel (Old Juddian Society) supports community continuity rather than revenue.

Name

The Judd School

Legal name

The Judd School

Website

https://judd.online

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Judd School is a state-funded selective grammar school in Tonbridge, Kent, serving pupils aged 11-18 under the governance of The Skinners' Company, with no tuition fees and a Published Admission Number governed by the Kent 11+ examination process.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Tonbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Instrumental Music Lessons: Fee-based instrumental music tuition provided during school hours on a rota system. Termly fee of £220 for ten 30-minute lessons.
2. Pupil Premium Support Services: Partnership with Atom Learning to provide free 11+ preparation for Pupil Premium eligible students, partially funded through Pupil Premium funding.
3. Development Fund: Voluntary contributions to school development fund for capital projects including Building Excellence programme.

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Judd School is a voluntary aided grammar school providing selective academic education for boys aged 11-16 and a co-educational sixth form to age 18. Its core offering is a full secondary curriculum covering Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-Level programmes, complemented by an extensive extracurricular programme in sport, music, drama, and personal development, plus on-site specialist provision for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.

Product overview

The Judd School is a grammar school offering a comprehensive educational program across Key Stages 3-5. The core academic curriculum covers traditional subjects including English, Mathematics, Sciences, Languages (French, German, Latin), and Humanities. Beyond academics, the school provides extensive extracurricular programs including sports (rugby, cricket, athletics, cross country), music (ensembles and instrumental lessons), drama productions, Combined Cadet Force, and Duke of Edinburgh Award. Specialized support includes a Specialist Resource Provision for students with autism and Learn Grow Belong character education curriculum. The school also provides academic support services including 11+ preparation through Atom Learning.

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Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7-9) Three-year broad and balanced academic programme for boys aged 11-14, following the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and laying the foundation for GCSE study.
• GCSE Programme (Years 10-11) Two-year Key Stage 4 programme leading to GCSE qualifications, with subject options spanning sciences, humanities, languages, the arts, and technology.
• Sixth Form A-Level Programme Two-year co-educational sixth form offering A-Level subjects, preparing students for higher education and competitive university entry.
• Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) On-site specialist provision for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, allowing them to access a mainstream grammar school education alongside their peers.
• Instrumental Music Lessons Optional fee-charging instrumental music tuition available to pupils, complementing the school's broader music programme.
• Rugby Programme School rugby programme providing regular training, fixtures, and competitive matches across age groups, integrated into the school's sporting life.
• Cricket Programme School cricket programme providing coaching, fixtures, and competitive matches across age groups.
• Athletics Programme School athletics programme providing training and competition in track and field events.
• Cross Country Programme School cross country running programme providing training and competitive opportunities across age groups.
• Girls Rugby Programme Girls' rugby programme within the co-educational sixth form, providing training and competitive opportunities.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Programme Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, providing volunteering, physical, skills, and expedition sections for pupils.
• Combined Cadet Force (CCF) School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) providing military-themed activities, leadership, and personal development opportunities for pupils.
• Music Programme School music programme providing curricular music, ensembles, concerts, and peripatetic instrumental lessons for pupils.
• Drama Programme School drama programme providing curricular drama and extra-curricular productions and performance opportunities for pupils.
• 11+ Preparation via Atom Learning Preparation support for the Kent 11+ selective examination, delivered via the Atom Learning platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over half of Year 12 students achieved Grade 8 & 9 at GCSE
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atom LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Atom Learning, the leading online Key Stage 2 learning and 11+ preparation platform, to provide free online learning and 11+ exam preparation for students eligible for Pupil Premium. This programme helps children master national curriculum objectives and familiarise them with 11+ exam format.
• Kent County CouncilcoreOthersKent County Council provides financial support for school development including Vizards Sports Fields acquisition. Also provides home to school transport guidance and coordination.
• Invicta Cricket CoachingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal cricket coaching provided during summer term. Also runs group and one-to-one sessions throughout winter and spring terms to supplement school coaching.
• Independent CateringminorOthersLocal independent caterer providing school meals compliant with School Food Plan and allergen regulations. Meals paid via fob system through ParentPay.
• The Skinners' CompanycoreOthersThe Skinners' Company provides Foundation Governors who form majority of Governing Body. All Chairmen of Governors are Skinners' Company members. Company also provides training programmes, joint procurement efficiencies, and strategic educational guidance through Education Committee.
• The Skinners' School (Joint CCF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint RAF Section with Skinners' School. First two sections to establish such a joint arrangement. Collaboration helped achieve 5th place nationally at AST competition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tonbridge School: Tonbridge School is a prestigious independent boys' school located in the same town as The Judd School, representing the principal independent-sector alternative for families in the Tonbridge area.
• Sevenoaks School: Sevenoaks School is a leading independent co-educational school located near Tonbridge, serving the same academically able catchment as an alternative fee-paying pathway. It competes for the same high-attaining student pool as The Judd School.

Direct peers

• Invicta Grammar School: Invicta Grammar School is a selective secondary school in Maidstone, Kent, drawing from the same Kent 11+ admissions pool with a comparable curriculum and pastoral structure.
• Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a selective boys' grammar school in Kent admitting via the same Kent 11+ process, with a similar academic entry profile, broad curriculum and strong extracurricular programme.
• Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a Kent selective grammar school admitting through the same 11+ mechanism, offering a comparable academic and extracurricular profile to The Judd School.
• Weald of Kent Grammar School: Weald of Kent Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar school located near Tonbridge in the same Kent catchment. It draws from overlapping Inner Area postcodes and operates a comparable curriculum and sixth-form structure.
• Chatham Grammar School for Boys: Chatham Grammar School for Boys is a selective boys' grammar school in Kent serving students aged 11–18 via the Kent 11+, with a similar academic and extracurricular offering to The Judd School.
• Dartford Grammar School: Dartford Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar school in Kent with similar academic rigour, GCSE/A-Level breadth and an established sporting and music tradition, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Skinners' School: Skinners' School is a co-educational grammar school in Royal Tunbridge Wells, also governed by The Skinners' Company Foundation. It shares the same admissions route, governance oversight and educational philosophy as The Judd School.
• Tonbridge Grammar School: Tonbridge Grammar School is a girls' selective grammar school located in the same town as The Judd School. It shares the Kent 11+ admissions route, comparable academic standards and a similar extracurricular profile, making it the closest demographic peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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