Hilden Grange School
School summary
Hilden Grange School is a small independent preparatory school in Tonbridge, Kent, taking boys and girls from the early years through to the age of 13. With around 290 pupils, it offers an intimate setting where children can be known as individuals across their decade-long journey from nursery to pre-senior school. The school is non-denominational and day-only, led by headteacher Mr Malcolm Gough. Its most recent ISI inspection awarded the highest available judgement of "excellent".
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 February 2025
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school "excellent" for the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements, placing it at the top of the inspection scale. As a prep school catering to children up to 13, it is geared towards preparing pupils for the next stage of their education. The school's compact size allows for close attention to each child's progress.
Head · Mr Malcolm Gough
Beyond the classroom
Pupils' personal development was also judged "excellent" by the ISI, suggesting a rounded experience that extends beyond the classroom and supports children's growth in confidence and character.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, nurturing Tonbridge prep with top ISI marks across the board. Well suited to families seeking a close-knit independent setting for the primary and pre-senior years.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.