Holmewood House School, Tunbridge Wells
Holmewood House School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Tunbridge Wells. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Holmewood House School in detail
Holmewood House School in its own words
In its own words: "Holmewood House is a co-educational, non-selective school for boys and girls aged 3-13 years, situated in 32 acres of glorious grounds in Tunbridge Wells."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Holmewood House is a really special place: a place where a child’s educational voyage of discovery begins. Young children are naturally curious and full of energy and enthusiasm for life, so by providing them with bountiful opportunities to explore, investigate and experience the world around them, their life- long love of learning begins."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 30 October 2026, an admissions event on Monday 16 November 2026, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 7 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Holmewood House School are Rose Hill School (1.6 miles); The Mead School (1.9 miles); Beechwood School (3.1 miles); and Kent College Pembury (5.4 miles, selective).
Rose Hill SchoolThe Mead SchoolBeechwood SchoolKent College Pembury
Who goes there
In 2026, 66 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is High Rocks (Spa Valley Railway), about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Holmewood House School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 17 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 May 2024
Regulatory Compliance
12 February 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
7 February 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
7 February 2017
About
Holmewood House School is an IAPS independent, co-educational preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3–13, in Langton Green, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The building is a Decimus Burton mansion, originally called Mitchells, rebuilt in 1837 after a fire.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby independent schools
Latest from Holmewood House School
Bringing healthcare to the classroom
3 Jul 2026
Tatler Schools Guide Awards - Vote Now
1 Jul 2026
Winners of Best Boarding House Extension or Refurbishment at the BSA Supporting Excellence Awards 2026
11 May 2026
Athletics Success
11 May 2026
Talk Education 2025 Winners Review by Simon Porter
31 Mar 2026
Are we building resilient learners? By Laura Readman
31 Mar 2026
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
439 pupils
540 places
101 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Tunbridge Wells
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tunbridge Wells
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
66
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
439
Total Pupils
234
Boys
205
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Holmewood House School
When was Holmewood House School last inspected?
Holmewood House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2024.
How many pupils go to Holmewood House School?
Holmewood House School has around 439 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Holmewood House School?
Holmewood House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Holmewood House School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Holmewood House School?
Holmewood House School is at Barrow Lane, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0EB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)