About
Independent boys' boarding and day school in Tonbridge, UK. Admits boys into the Sixth Form at 16+ and plans co-educational Sixth Form entry from 2028. Its stated ethos is 'Only Connect', drawn from alumnus EM Forster.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
British · A Level
Ages
Ages 13–18
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1553
- Gender
- Boys
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Boarding Fees | GBP 21,417 |
| Day Boy Fees | GBP 16,069 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 350
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 2,250
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Open days
- 2026-11-14, 2026-12-03, 2027-02-06, 2027-02-12, 2027-03-13, 2027-03-16
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% reduction for the third child (and any subsequent children) of the same family
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Service
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Rugby
- Football
- Cricket
- Athletics
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Art studios
After-school activities
- Literary
- Cultural
- Political
- Scientific
- Artistic
- Sporting
- Music
- Drama
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Source: Read from the school's website
Updated 2026-11-06
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