Somerhill
Tonbridge, Kent, South East · TN11 0NJ
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.
559
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£24,837
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 559
- Location
- Tonbridge, Kent, South East
- Website
- https://www.somerhill.org/
- Telephone
- 01732 352124
Headteacher
Senior leadership team Rhian Thornton
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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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones are not allowed.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,640 - £24,837
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 27 February 2024
The last word
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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Somerhill 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Somerhill located?
Somerhill is located at Tudeley Road, Tonbridge, Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ.
What type of school is Somerhill?
Somerhill is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Somerhill?
Somerhill has approximately 559 pupils on roll.
What is Somerhill's inspection rating?
Somerhill is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 27 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.