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

    Academic7Brighton College; Sevenoaks School; Tonbridge School; Kent College
    Music2 Eton College; The King's School, Canterbury
    Drama4 Benenden School; Hurstpierpoint College; Millfield School
    Sport8 Bede's School; Brighton College; Hurstpierpoint College; Millfield School; Sevenoaks School
    DT1 Tonbridge School
    All Rounder1 Mayfield School


  • Fees and bursaries

    Day fees per term

    Nursery£3,735
    Reception£4,950
    Year 1£5,695
    Year 2£5,910
    Year 3£7,815
    Year 4£7,815
    Year 5£8,860
    Year 6£8,890
    Year 7£8,890
    Year 8 £8,890
    Boarding fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2-
    Year 3 -
    Year 4 £12,295
    Year 5 £12,295
    Year 6£12,295
    Year 7£12,295
    Year 8 £12,295




    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 Emma Bradshaw
    ebradshaw@holmewoodhouse.co.uk
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School Updates

  • 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
  • WATCH: Holmewood House Pre-Prep Video

    WATCH: Holmewood House Pre-Prep Video
  • Nell Bond, deputy head at Holmewood House School, reflects on the importance of embedding EDI into school life and offers suggestions to those looking to do the same.

    Written for the Independent Schools Council (ISC)
    Nell Bond, deputy head at Holmewood House School, reflects on the importance of embedding EDI into school life and offers suggestions to those looking to do the same.
  • Latest news from Holmewood House

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    Latest news from Holmewood House
  • 10 Questions with Ruth O'Sullivan, head of Holmewood House School

    10 Questions with Ruth O'Sullivan, head of Holmewood House School
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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

ISI Report

Fees

Term Dates

Bursaries


Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

First Steps to School event 9am - 11am
20 March 2025
Open Morning
16 May 2025


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