Tonbridge School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
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This school has 1 parent review


Tonbridge
TN9 1JP
+44 (0)1732 365555
Kent County Council
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Pupils
785
Ages
13 - 18
Gender
Boys only
Type
Other independent school
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NATIONAL AVG. 2.08
Independent inspection report
(2018-09-20)
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99%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths
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Secondary Data
Explained for parents
72%
NATIONAL AVG. 14%
3 A levels at AAB or higher inc. two facilitating subjects
47.4
A level average point score
NATIONAL AVERAGE 34.3
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Average A level result
NATIONAL AVERAGE C+
+0.12
A level progress score
GCSE to A level
NATIONAL AVERAGE -0.02
Day, Weekly and Full Boarding
Boarding Type
Available
Scholarship Status
From £10,740
Day Fees Per Term

School Description

Tonbridge School is one of the leading boys' boarding schools in the country and highly respected internationally. Tonbridge School aims to provide a caring and enlightened environment in which the talents of each individual flourish. We encourage boys to be creative, tolerant and to strive for academic, sporting and cultural excellence. Respect for tradition and an openness to innovation are equally valued.

Tonbridge School Reviews

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BY PARENTS, FOR PARENTS

“Fantastic. Money well spent.”
AUTHOR:
My son went from an average student to an a* student at A Level and was able to get into a top 5 university within the UK. Sport is fantastic at Tonbridge as well.
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News & events from Tonbridge School

Last update: 08 May 2021
VISITING TONBRIDGE

Prospective parents and pupils are welcome to attend an Open Morning to find out more about Tonbridge.  

Open Mornings are held termly and planned to allow an informal visit to the school. The Headmaster, Tim Haynes, will address visitors at 10.15am in Big School. After this you will be shown around the school by pupils, then have the chance to meet with and talk to various members of Tonbridge staff.

Our next Open Morning: 

Saturday 7th May at 10.00am

Please visit our Visiting Tonbridge page for more information: http://www.tonbridge-school.co.uk/admissions/visiting-tonbridge

Individual Appointments

You are welcome to contact us and arrange an individual visit to the school. Visiting parents will have the opportunity to talk with the Headmaster and take a tour of the school with a boy in the Lower Sixth Form. Visits take around 2 hours.

Please email or telephone the Admissions Office to arrange a visit, or to find out specifically about the Sixth Form at Tonbridge.

Admissions Office: Mrs Veryan Larmour – [email protected] – 01732 304297

Sixth Form Open Morning

Our Open Morning for entry into the Lower Sixth Form will take place as below. If you would like to attend this open morning please aim to arrive at 9.45am in Skinners' Library where members of the teaching staff will be available. The Headmaster, Tim Haynes, will address visitors at 10am. After this address you will be shown around the school by pupils, then have a chance to meet with and talk to various members of Tonbridge staff.

Our next Sixth Form Open Morning: 

Saturday 1st October 2016 at 9.45am

The Headmaster will address visitors at 10.00am.

 

Tonbridge School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.


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