Tonbridge School

Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1JP

Key facts

Mr James Priory Headteacher

Boys Gender

803 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day & Boarding Type

13 - 18 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Church of England Religious Ethos

About Tonbridge School

Tonbridge is renowned globally for its world-class education, nurturing creativity and intellectual curiosity in boys. Emphasising independent thinking and leadership development, a Tonbridge education offers a vibrant co-curricular programme of breadth and depth. Our innovative Sixth Form curriculum has been praised as a significant strength (ISI, 2024), with 95% of boys progressing to their first-choice university, including top US universities (such as MIT, Harvard and Princeton), as well as Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and other top tier global institutions. The School has been endorsed by The Good Schools Guide (2025) as having “Intellectual stimulation at every turn, with sky-high academic standards set by the specialist teachers who pupils told us are ‘passionate about their subjects’ and ‘challenge all including the absolute brightest’”.

Pupil information

Roll size, gender split and SEN provision.

Total Pupils

803 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

803 / 100.00%

With SEN Support

187 / 23.29%

With SEN EHCP

0 / 0.00%

Fees per term

Indicative termly fees including VAT where shown.

Day Fees

£15,526 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£20,693 (inc. VAT)

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Tonbridge School, South East, Kent, TN9 1JP

A-level performance

2025

Value-added and attainment indicators for sixth-form students (England). Figures are for context; always confirm with the school.

Progress Score

0.16

Above Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

62.00%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Inspection report

Read the latest report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

Inspected by ISI. Independent schools in England are regulated through statutory inspection.

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Frequently asked questions about Tonbridge School

What are the entry requirements for Tonbridge School?

Entry requirements vary by year group and availability. Families should contact Tonbridge School directly for current admissions criteria, assessments and deadlines.

Does Tonbridge School offer boarding?

Yes, boarding is offered alongside day places.

What exams does Tonbridge School prepare pupils for?

Exam pathways depend on year group and destination schools. The school can confirm the current curriculum and assessment routes for each cohort.

How much are fees at Tonbridge School?

Day fees start from £15,526 per term (inc. VAT). Boarding fees start from £20,693 per term (inc. VAT).

What age range does Tonbridge School cover?

Tonbridge School educates pupils aged 13-18.