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Holmewood House School
Holmewood House School
Holmewood House School
Holmewood House School
Holmewood House School Tunbridge Wells, Kent Visit
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Holmewood House School
Tunbridge Wells
450 pupils, ages 3-13
Mixed
Day and Boarding

Holmewood House School

This progressive school near Tunbridge Wells is a real trailblazer in its visionary, holistic approach, spearheaded by dynamic head Ruth O’Sullivan who is passionate about education being fluid and child-centred and never stops asking, ‘How can we achieve this?’ Everyone’s answers are listened to – pupils, staff, parents – and the inclusivity, respect and warmth of the school community really shines through. Most pupils stay through to 13, thriving in an environment where they feel valued and trusted, and leaving for senior schools with the kin...
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Boy in glasses doing some carpentry
Legally blonde girl in red holding a small dog
Boys and girls sitting on the grass talking to a teacher
Boy playing the violin
Boy and a girl wearing orange and white virtual headsets
chopping firewood at Holmewood House
Boys in green polo shirts doing tug of war
girl in a blue blazer painting on an easel
Girls in blue and white dresses giving piggyback rides
  • Senior school destinations

  • Scholarships for senior schools

    Scholarships

    Academic3Brighton College; Sevenoaks School; Tonbridge School
    Music4 Eastbourne College; Lancing College; Sutton Valence School; The King's School, Canterbury
    Drama6 Caterham School; Exeter School; Hurstpierpoint College; Millfield School; Roedean School; Bethany School
    Sport6 Brighton College; Epsom College; Hurstpierpoint College; Kent College; Bede's School
    Art2 Sevenoaks School; Bethany School
    All Rounder1 Hurstpierpoint College


  • Fees and bursaries

    Day fees per term

    Nursery£4,845
    Reception£5,280
    Year 1£6,060
    Year 2£6,300
    Year 3£8,310
    Year 4£8,310
    Year 5£9,450
    Year 6£9,450
    Year 7£9,450
    Year 8 £9,450
    Boarding fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2-
    Year 3 £13,080
    Year 4 £13,080
    Year 5 £13,080
    Year 6£13,080
    Year 7£13,080
    Year 8 £13,080




    Bursaries
    Holmewood House nurtures talent and ambition through their Scholarship Readiness Programme, an initiative identifying and supporting exceptional children entering Year 7 (11+), providing them with structured guidance to excel in one or two of six disciplines: Academic Achievement, Artistic Creativity, Design Technology/Engineering, Drama and Performance, Musical Talent, or Sportsmanship and Aptitude. Successful applicants gain access to tailored support such as weekly scholarship clubs, off-site trips, leadership opportunities, and mentoring, ensuring they thrive academically, creatively, and personally.

    While the Scholarship Readiness Programme provides exceptional educational enrichment, the school also aims to make these opportunities accessible through means-tested bursaries. Families of children offered a place on the programme can apply for financial assistance, assessed transparently by an external organisation. It is important to note that bursary consideration is contingent upon being awarded a place in the programme itself. Applications are open to both current Holmewood pupils and external candidates. For internal pupils, invitations to apply are extended during the spring term of Year 6. External candidates must apply through the admissions team by 31st January, with assessments taking place in the spring term for entry the following September.

    Bursary contact:
    Finance Bursar Mike Catt
    mcatt@holmewoodhouse.co.uk
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School Updates

  • Holmewood House School best for STEM and digital learning!

    We are absolutely over the moon that Holmewood House has won the Best Use of Technology Award in the 2025 Talk ÍÑ¿ã°É Awards for Innovation in ÍÑ¿ã°É!
    Holmewood House School best for STEM and digital learning!
  • Boarding at Holmewood House

    Boarding has been at the heart of Holmewood House for over 80 years, shaping generations of children with independence, resilience, and lifelong friendships.
    Boarding at Holmewood House
  • Sustainability Champions: Holmewood Receives Eco- Schools Green Flag Recognition

    We are proud to announce that our school's Green Council has successfully achieved the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag Award!
    Sustainability Champions: Holmewood Receives Eco- Schools Green Flag Recognition
  • LAMDA news

    LAMDA news
  • Greenpower Success

    A huge congratulations to our Greenpower team for a fantastic finish to their first season at Dunsfold Aerodrome this weekend.
    Greenpower Success
  • View from the Top: Ruth O’Sullivan on the benefits of staying at prep school for Years 7 and 8

    View from the Top: Ruth O’Sullivan on the benefits of staying at prep school for Years 7 and 8
  • 10 Questions with Ruth O'Sullivan, head of Holmewood House School

    10 Questions with Ruth O'Sullivan, head of Holmewood House School
  • WATCH: Holmewood House Pre-Prep Video

    WATCH: Holmewood House Pre-Prep Video
  • See Holmewood House in our Town & Country Prep Schools Guide

    From bucolic country preps to schools on the edge of buzzy market towns or slap bang in the centre of a city, there are a myriad of prep school options up and down the UK and within a daily minibus-ride of the Big Smoke. Use our guide to help with your search.
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Essentials

Address
Barrow Lane, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 0EB

Contact
admin@holmewoodhouse.co.uk
01892 860000

Website
holmewoodhouse.co.uk

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Term Dates

Bursaries


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