The New Beacon
The New Beacon
The New Beacon
The New Beacon
The New Beacon Sevenoaks, Kent Visit
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The New Beacon
Sevenoaks
355 pupils, ages 3-13
Boys only
Day and Boarding

The New Beacon

There’s a lovely family feel at this all-boys prep in Sevenoaks which has strong community ties, including with the local girls’ schools. Solidly academic with a great sporting reputation and excellent pastoral care, it mixes tradition and innovation with aplomb, producing happy, purposeful and well-rounded pupils. Now part of the Tonbridge group, boys can make use of the senior school’s fantastic facilities and many choose to go there when they leave, though the prep remains proudly independent. The school sits on a quiet road in the leafy commuter town of Sevenoaks. ...
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boy in white shirt and shorts walking outside near a bell
Pre prep boys sitting on the floor in eye patches being read to
Boys sitting working in an outside wooden classroom
Boy in a white shirt holding an orange piece of card in DT
Bee Keeping
Boys playing cricket and football on the green astroturf pitch
Boys in pale blue shirts pointing at a painting on a white wall
boys in grey long shorts playing outside with a big swing
Honours board at the New Beacon
  • Fees and bursaries

    Day fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception£5,304
    Year 1£5,964
    Year 2£5,964
    Year 3£7,129
    Year 4£7,129
    Year 5£7,616
    Year 6£7,616
    Year 7£7,616
    Year 8 £7,616


    Flexi boarding (Mon - Thurs) £67.00 per session.
    Flexi boarding (Sunday) £45.00 per session

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School Updates

  • 125th Anniversary Celebrations

    The New Beacon School in Sevenoaks launched its 125th anniversary celebrations in January 2025, marking a significant milestone in its proud history.
    125th Anniversary Celebrations
  • The New Beacon School Celebrates Recognition in The Cricketer's Schools Guide 2025

    We are thrilled to announce that The New Beacon School has been named among the top 50 prep schools for cricket in The Cricketer's Schools Guide 2025.
    The New Beacon School Celebrates Recognition in The Cricketer's Schools Guide 2025
  • The New Beacon Open Day - 7th February 2025

    Click link to find the QR code to book..
    The New Beacon Open Day - 7th February 2025
  • The New Beacon Celebrates Marcus' Outstanding Achievements in UK Ski Racing

    The New Beacon is proud to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of Year 7 pupil, Marcus, as the UK ski race season comes to a close.
    The New Beacon Celebrates Marcus' Outstanding Achievements in UK Ski Racing
  • 10 Questions with Sarah Brownsdon, head of The New Beacon

    10 Questions with Sarah Brownsdon, head of The New Beacon
  • NURSERY STAY & PLAY OPEN MORNING: Saturday 8th June

    NURSERY STAY & PLAY OPEN MORNING: Saturday 8th June
  • OPEN MORNING: Friday 17th May

    OPEN MORNING: Friday 17th May
  • See The New Beacon in our Town and Country Preps 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.
    See The New Beacon in our Town and Country Preps Guide

Essentials

Address
Brittains Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2PB

Contact
admin@newbeacon.org.uk
01732 452131

Website
newbeacon.org.uk

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