Sackville School
Tonbridge, Kent, South East · TN11 9HN
A small independent school in Tonbridge, Kent, Sackville educates around 214 pupils across the full 11-to-18 range, with a modest sixth form of 41. Non-selective in character and without a religious affiliation, it offers a co-educational setting where pupils are unlikely to be lost in the crowd. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'good' overall, judged its compliance as met, and singled out personal development as 'excellent'. Under Head Mrs Leoni Ellis, the school admits at 11+ alongside other entry points.
214
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 214
- Location
- Tonbridge, Kent, South East
- Website
- www.sackvilleschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01732 838888
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Leoni Ellis
Latest results
Attainment 8
35.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes here sit below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 35.8 trails the national figure of 46.9, and the proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is recorded at 0% against a national average of 47%. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level and BTEC, giving older pupils both academic and vocational routes. Families considering Sackville will want to weigh these results carefully and discuss with the school how individual progress is supported.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 41
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 March 2025
The last word
A small, inclusive independent school whose strength lies in personal development, rated 'excellent' by inspectors, though headline attainment figures fall short of national averages.
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Sackville School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Sackville School located?
Sackville School is located at Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9HN.
What type of school is Sackville School?
Sackville School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Sackville School?
Sackville School has approximately 214 pupils on roll.
What is Sackville School's inspection rating?
Sackville School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 12 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.