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Tonbridge School
Tonbridge School
Tonbridge School
Tonbridge School
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Tonbridge School Tonbridge, Kent Visit
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Tonbridge School
Tonbridge
797 pupils, ages 13-18
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Tonbridge School

It is with experience, passion and rigour that we strive to get under the skin of a school and help parents understand why they would send their child there. But at Tonbridge School, we have simply been left wondering ‘why wouldn’t they?’. Academically astounding yet emotionally intelligent, with altruism running through its core, Tonbridge is the heavyweight boxing champion who doesn’t need the shiny gold belt – they just train hard and let their actions do the talking. One of the finest campuses we’ve come across. Stunning Victorian original buildings, ...
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Crickets playing a match in front of Tonbridge School
Actor on stage wearing a long blue velvet coat
Boys in striped tops sitting on the grass by some rugby posts
Science teacher showing an image on a large screen
Boys playing violins
Boys in white shirts, goggle and aprons in CT class
Boy in a grey blazer and tie taking a plate of food
Boys and teacher launching a red rocket outside on the grass
Boy in a white lab coat and safety goggles doing a science experiment
Boy in a dark suit and tie in class with a teacher wearing a red tartan jacket
Aerial view of Tonbridge School
External image of Tonbridge with lots of pink blossom on the ground

School Updates

  • Novi Sleepout for Porchlight is a record-breaking success

    All of Tonbridge’s 153 First Years (Novi), as well as two exchange students from Australia, took part in the School’s annual Sleepout in support of the charity Porchlight
    Novi Sleepout for Porchlight is a record-breaking success
  • Leading by example: New Head and Deputy Heads of School set out their goals

    Lower Sixth student James Allan (WH4) has been appointed as Tonbridge’s Head of School for the 2023-24 academic year. James will be assisted in his duties by James Tam (MH4) and George Glen (SH4), named as Deputy Heads.
    Leading by example: New Head and Deputy Heads of School set out their goals
  • Tonbridge’s excellence at A-level and GCSE earns a Crystal Award

    Tonbridge has received a national award in recognition of its outstanding results in the most recent A-level and GCSE examinations.
    Tonbridge’s excellence at A-level and GCSE earns a Crystal Award
  • Heading for higher education: Record number of offers for School’s Upper Sixth

    Tonbridge’s Upper Sixth cohort has received a record number of offers from a wide range of top universities worldwide.
    Heading for higher education: Record number of offers for School’s Upper Sixth
  • Young scientists share research at Tonbridge’s Annual Science Conference

    More than 100 students from schools across the UK came together to present and share their research at Tonbridge’s Annual Science Conference on Friday 10 March.
    Young scientists share research at Tonbridge’s Annual Science Conference
  • Tonbridge cadets joined by a Chinook on an excellent CCF Inspection Day

    Almost 200 Tonbridge cadets took part in the School’s annual CCF Inspection Day on Wednesday 15 March.
    Tonbridge cadets joined by a Chinook on an excellent CCF Inspection Day
  • Tonbridge named winners of National Spanish Debating Competition

    Two Tonbridge debating teams took part in the National Spanish Debating Competition for the first time on Wednesday 8 March. Hosted by North London Collegiate School, the competition saw 24 teams from 15 schools debate a range of motions.
    Tonbridge named winners of National Spanish Debating Competition
  • Number one in the world: Tonbridge students win the Trinity Maths Competition

    A Tonbridge School team has come ‘Top in the World’ in a global Maths competition.
    Number one in the world: Tonbridge students win the Trinity Maths Competition
  • Chapel Choir performs in prestigious venues on ‘wonderful’ tour to Paris

    Tonbridge School Chapel Choir spent the start of half-term on a tour to Paris. They performed concerts at two of the best-known churches in the centre of the city: St Sulpice and St Etienne-du-Mont, singing an hour-long programme of choral music by composers including Mendelssohn, Bruckner, Guerrero, Parry and Mozart.
    Chapel Choir performs in prestigious venues on ‘wonderful’ tour to Paris
  • Tonbridge boys use Physics skills to win national safe-cracking competition

    A Tonbridge team has won the UK round of the Weizmann Get Cracking competition.
    Tonbridge boys use Physics skills to win national safe-cracking competition
  • From Tonbridge to Oxbridge: Upper Sixth students celebrate their university offers

    Tonbridge students are celebrating receiving Oxbridge offers for the 2022-23 admissions cycle.
    From Tonbridge to Oxbridge: Upper Sixth students celebrate their university offers
  • No debate that Alex and James deserve place at Oxford Schools Finals Day!

    Tonbridge’s Alex Chan and James Tam have made it through to Finals Day in the Oxford Schools debate competition.
    No debate that Alex and James deserve place at Oxford Schools Finals Day!
  • The higher education journey starts here: Tonbridge holds Universities Fair for Lower Sixth

    The higher education journey starts here: Tonbridge holds Universities Fair for Lower Sixth
  • Tonbridge Computer Scientists come top in British Algorithmic Olympiad

    Tonbridge Computer Scientists come top in British Algorithmic Olympiad
  • Tonbridge enters national ‘top ten’ in Sunday Times guide to top-performing schools

    Tonbridge has been named as among the best schools in the country in a new set of league tables published by the Sunday Times.
    Tonbridge enters national ‘top ten’ in Sunday Times guide to top-performing schools
  • ‘A very special achievement’: Symphony Orchestra displays mastery of Mahler

    Tonbridge School’s Symphony Orchestra performed Mahler’s Symphony No.4 in the Chapel of St Augustine on Friday evening (2 December)
    ‘A very special achievement’: Symphony Orchestra displays mastery of Mahler
  • Top in UK, seventh in world: Tonbridge teams excel in international Physics contest

    Top in UK, seventh in world: Tonbridge teams excel in international Physics contest
  • Creating the products of tomorrow: Boys tackle Ledlenser design challenge

    Tonbridge’s Lower Sixth boys have been meeting a product design challenge set by Ledlenser, one of the world’s leading LED lighting companies.
    Creating the products of tomorrow: Boys tackle Ledlenser design challenge
  • The pupils become the teachers: Learning Mentor Programme is making an impact in community

    Tonbridge boys are gaining new perspectives on teaching and learning by taking part in the School’s Learning Mentor Programme.
    The pupils become the teachers: Learning Mentor Programme is making an impact in community
  • Tonbridge School Turns Pink – and raises more than £7,000 for charities

    Tonbridge School turned pinker than ever for its annual event when boys and staff think of those affected by cancers of all kinds.
    Tonbridge School Turns Pink – and raises more than £7,000 for charities
  • “Such creativity and innovation” as House Music showcases boys’ talent to sell-out crowd

    Tonbridge’s annual House Music Competition took to the stage on Friday 14 October, with more than 200 boys demonstrating their talent and versatility before a sell-out audience at the School’s EM Forster Theatre.
    “Such creativity and innovation” as House Music showcases boys’ talent to sell-out crowd
  • Teams race for the trophy in Junior House Engineering Competition

    Second Years put their design skills to the test in the latest Junior House Engineering Competition.
    Teams race for the trophy in Junior House Engineering Competition
  • Tonbridge wins Talk Education Award for Community Engagement

    Tonbridge has been named as a winner in the inaugural Talk Education Awards for Innovation in Education 2022. The School’s award is for Community Engagement and Charity Fundraising.
    Tonbridge wins Talk Education Award for Community Engagement
  • ‘Brilliant results’: Tonbridge boys’ GCSEs among best-ever for School

    Tonbridge’s GCSE and IGSCE results for 2022 are outstanding and among the best-ever for the School. In results made public today (Thursday 25 August), over 57 per cent of grades are at 9, the highest possible grade, and almost 85 per cent are at 9 and 8 (with both grades the equivalent of A*).
    ‘Brilliant results’: Tonbridge boys’ GCSEs among best-ever for School
  • Tonbridge Upper Sixth show ‘character and commitment’ as they achieve outstanding A-level results

    Tonbridge’s students have put in an outstanding performance in their A-levels. In results made public today, Thursday 18 August, nearly half of all grades awarded to the Upper Sixth cohort (49 per cent) are at A*, or Pre-U equivalent.
    Tonbridge Upper Sixth show ‘character and commitment’ as they achieve outstanding A-level results
  • See Tonbridge School in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.

    See Tonbridge School in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.
  • ‘Life-changing impact’: Tonbridge’s Giving Day raises more than £500,000

    Tonbridge’s second Giving Day has raised more than half a million pounds.
    ‘Life-changing impact’: Tonbridge’s Giving Day raises more than £500,000
  • WATCH – Tonbridge: Only Connect

    WATCH – Tonbridge: Only Connect

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Address
High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1JP

Contact
admissions@tonbridge-school.org
01732 304297

Website
tonbridge-school.co.uk

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Open Days

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Open Morning 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM
10 June 2023
Mini Open Morning 11.10 AM - 1.00 PM
22 June 2023


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