Saint Ronan's School
Hawkhurst, Kent, South East · TN18 5DJ
A prep school in the truest sense, Saint Ronan's takes children from age 3 through to 13, preparing them for the next stage rather than rushing them through it. Founded in 1883 and set in Hawkhurst, Kent, it remains deliberately small, with around 449 pupils and a boarding option alongside day places. The generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 8 to 1 means children are genuinely known by the staff who teach them. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent across the board, including for pupils' personal development, and found it fully compliant.
449
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,928
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-13
- Pupils
- 449
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Hawkhurst, Kent, South East
- Website
- https://www.saintronans.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01580 752271
Headteacher
Headmaster Joe Lewis
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Teaching & academics
With one teacher for every eight or so pupils, lessons can be closely tailored, and the ISI's top rating for educational quality suggests this attention pays off. A notably high proportion of pupils, more than a third, receive some form of SEN support, indicating a school willing to work with a range of learning needs. Academic scholarships sit alongside awards for music, art, design technology, performing arts and sport, recognising achievement across several fields.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 35.54%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
The breadth of scholarships on offer points to a school that takes the arts, sport and design seriously rather than treating them as add-ons. Music, art and performing arts all feature among the areas where pupils can earn recognition. Boarding adds a further dimension to life beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1883
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
No children have mobile phones
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,732 - £26,928
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £32,544
Means-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 May 2025
The last word
A small, traditional prep with a strong inspection record and a clear no-phones culture, Saint Ronan's suits families who want their child known, stretched and looked after through to 13. Means-tested bursaries help widen access beyond the headline fees.
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Saint Ronan's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Saint Ronan's School located?
Saint Ronan's School is located at Water Lane, Hawkhurst, Hawkhurst, TN18 5DJ.
What type of school is Saint Ronan's School?
Saint Ronan's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Saint Ronan's School?
Saint Ronan's School has approximately 449 pupils on roll.
What is Saint Ronan's School's inspection rating?
Saint Ronan's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 13 May 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.