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Open Events

Prospective Year 7s 

Thank you for your interest in Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys. We look forward to welcoming you at one of our open events. Booking is essential for all of our open mornings but is not necessary for the Open Evening, which takes place at the Tunbridge Wells campus. However, please note that this annual event is always very well attended and booking IS required for the Headteacher's talks – all booking links belowPlease note that we are unable to provide private tours of the school outside of our open events.

Year 7s, 2025 Intake

These Open Events are intended for families of prospective Year 7s, September 2025 entry. We are holding 12 open mornings between June and October 2024 – six dates at each campus, as listed below. In addition, we hold one Open Evening at the Tunbridge Wells campus in October.

Open Mornings 2024

The morning events begin at 08:50 with a brief address by Headteacher Amanda Simpson at 09:00, followed by a tour of the school in small groups, each group led by current students. Your tour will last approximately an hour. Please book one ticket per person. Tickets are limited to a maximum of three per family (with the exception of twins). We respectfully request that you do not bring siblings or younger children. 

Please aim to arrive at 08:45 and allow extra time for traffic, which is always bad at that time. The gates will open at 08:50.

Please be aware that there is NO PARKING on either school site. If you do park in neighbouring streets, please park with consideration to traffic regulations and local residents.

Please note that we are unable to provide private tours of the school outside of these open events.

If you have any further queries please email: feedback@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk

Tunbridge Wells campus

Click on your chosen date for the booking link:

Tuesday 24th September 2024

Tuesday 1st October 2024

Tuesday 8th October 2024

Sevenoaks campus

Click on your chosen date for the booking link:

Wednesday 25th September 2024

Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Wednesday 9th October 2024

Open Evening 2024:
Thursday 3rd October, 16:00–19:00, Tunbridge Wells campus

Our Open Evening is held once a year at the Tunbridge Wells campus and is always well attended. Families are invited to tour the school and speak to students and subject teachers. If you wish to hear from Headteacher Amanda Simpson, you will need to book tickets for admission to the Main Hall, otherwise booking is not necessary to simply attend the Open Evening.
Headteacher's talk at 17:00; repeated at 18:00. Click HERE to book tickets.

Sixth Form Open Event

The Sixth Form Open Event, for 2025 entry, will be held Thursday 14th November 2024, 16:30–19:00. Please note that we are unable to provide private tours outside of the open event.

We hold one Open Evening for Sixth Form entry per year where you are welcome to tour the school and speak to students and subject teachers.

If you wish to attend the formal presentation from the Sixth Form team and current students, please note that space in the Main Hall is limited and you will need to book HERE (booking opens 09:00 Friday 4th October)

If you have any further questions please email: feedback@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk