MixedIndependent

Sevenoaks Preparatory School

Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, Kent, South East · TN15 0JU

Set in Godden Green near Sevenoaks, this independent preparatory school has educated children since 1919 and today welcomes around 353 boys and girls aged from 2 to 13. Its small size lends a close-knit, family feel, and the most recent ISI inspection awarded the school its top rating of 'excellent' across the board, with compliance requirements fully met. With more than 17 per cent of pupils receiving some form of additional learning support, the school is set up to attend to individual needs rather than treating children as a single mould.

353

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,336

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 2-13
Pupils: 353
Location: Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, Kent, South East
Website: https://www.theprep.org.uk/
Telephone: 01732 762336

Headteacher

Headmaster Mr Luke Harrison

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Teaching & academics

The school takes children from their earliest years right through to age 13, preparing them for senior school entry at the end of that journey. The ISI judged academic standards 'excellent', and personal development earned the same top mark, suggesting a place where character and learning are given equal weight. The level of SEN support on offer points to a willingness to help a broad range of learners flourish.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 17.56%
EHC plans: 0%

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1919
Boarding: No

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £15,288 - £21,336

Means-tested bursaries available

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 25 March 2025

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The last word

A small, long-established prep with top ISI marks and a genuine focus on the whole child. Means-tested bursaries widen access beyond the headline day fees.

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