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Tonbridge School

Other independent school in Tonbridge (Kent).

Pupils
797
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
36.5%
2025/26
Capacity
97%
797 / 820 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

About Headmaster's welcome Headmaster's welcome It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Tonbridge School. Tonbridge is one of the leading boys' boarding and day schools in the country and is highly respected, both here and internationally, for providing a world-class education.

Our boys are encouraged to be creative and intellectually curious; to approach new opportunities with confidence; and to learn to think for themselves while being mindful of the needs and views of others. A superb House system at the heart of the School ensures that everyone, whether a boarder or a day boy, feels fully at home and well supported.

Our beautiful and historic campus provides space in which to think, breathe and grow. Opportunities abound, thanks not only to outstanding facilities and an extraordinary range of activities, but also to the dedication of our staff, who are committed to their pupils' learning and growth both within and beyond the classroom.

Tonbridge is a school which celebrates the life of the mind, but which also enjoys putting knowledge into action. We are proud of our community partnerships both here and overseas, and of our boys' willingness to take the lead and serve.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

22 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Basketball
  • Cooking
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Mindfulness
  • Orchestra
  • Rugby
  • Stem
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Athletics

and 6 more

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment

Key facts

URN
118959
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
13 to 18
Gender
Boys
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Kent
Constituency
Tonbridge
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1918

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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