Somerhill
School summary
Set in Tonbridge, Kent, Somerhill is an independent, non-denominational school that takes children right through from age two to thirteen. With 559 pupils, it sits in the medium-size band, giving it the scope for a broad programme while remaining a single, continuous community from nursery to the end of prep. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection the top grade of "excellent", and judged compliance requirements fully met. The school is led by a senior leadership team that includes Rhian Thornton.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 27 February 2024
Teaching & academics
Somerhill earned an ISI rating of "excellent" for the quality of pupils' achievements, the highest grade the inspectorate awards. Spanning the full pre-prep and prep age range up to thirteen, the school is geared towards preparing children for senior school transfer at the end of Year 8. The long, unbroken journey from early years onwards allows progress to be built steadily over many years.
Senior leadership team · Rhian Thornton
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones are not allowed.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,640 - £24,837
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A continuous prep journey from toddler to thirteen, with top ISI marks for both achievement and personal development. Day fees range from £17,640 to £24,837 a year.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.