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Sevenoaks School

Sevenoaks, Kent, South East · TN13 1HU

Founded in 1432, Sevenoaks School is one of the oldest schools in the country and today educates around 1,244 boys and girls aged 11 to 18, with boarding available alongside day places. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of 'excellent' for both education and personal development, with compliance requirements met. A distinctive feature is the school's commitment to the International Baccalaureate, which shapes the academic experience in the sixth form, where roughly 470 pupils study. Entry is offered at 11+, and the school's size and reputation make places sought after.

1,244

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£36,558

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 1,244
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent, South East
Website: www.sevenoaksschool.org
Telephone: 01732 455133

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Jesse Elzinga

Latest results

Attainment 8

14.6

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

90%

Teaching & academics

Academic standards are high: 90% of GCSE entries are awarded grades 9 to 7, indicating consistently strong results across the cohort. The headline Attainment 8 and grade 5+ figures reported here sit well below national averages, which reflects the school's choice to offer the International Baccalaureate rather than conventional post-16 measures rather than any weakness in outcomes. The curriculum is notably broad, with classics well represented through Latin, Classical Greek and Classical Civilisation, and modern languages including Russian on offer. Computing, drama and several art and design pathways are also popular choices.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 470

Qualifications offered

GCSEIB

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 23.79%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicMusicSportsDramaArt

Languages

Russian

Popular GCSE subjects

RussianLatinEnglish LanguageDrama & Theatre StudiesComputer Studies/ComputingClassical GreekClassical CivilisationArt & Design (Fine Art)Art & Design (3D Studies)

Beyond the classroom

Scholarships span academic, music, sport, drama and art, signalling genuine breadth beyond the classroom and a place for pupils with talents in performance and the visual arts. The strength of subjects such as Drama & Theatre Studies and Fine Art points to an active creative culture.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1432
Boarding: Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £35,925 - £36,558
Boarding fees (per year): £58,770 - £59,250
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

At least five full bursaries at 11+, some partial bursaries, temporary support for existing pupils in difficult times

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 9 September 2025

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The last word

An ancient school with a modern, internationally minded outlook, Sevenoaks suits academically ambitious families drawn to the IB. Day and boarding fees are substantial, though full and partial bursaries at 11+ open the doors a little wider.

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