Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells
Rose Hill School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 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 November 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Rose Hill School in detail
Rose Hill School in its own words
In its own words: "A Rose Hill School child's learning experience is one of aspiration, adventure and achievement in a nurturing, caring school. Build the skills and talents that enable them to organise their learning and plan to achieve success. Every child deserves to feel known, encouraged and challenged. Our vision reflects this, creating an environment where your child can:"
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, swimming, drama and coding.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 12 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Rose Hill School are The Mead School (1.3 miles); Holmewood House School (1.6 miles); Beechwood School (1.8 miles); and Kent College Pembury (3.8 miles, selective).
The Mead SchoolHolmewood House SchoolBeechwood SchoolKent College Pembury
Who goes there
In 2026, 56 pupils (25.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rydal Drive (adjacent), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rose Hill School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
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
5 November 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 September 2021
Regulatory Compliance
18 October 2017
Integrated
12 November 2013
About
Rose Hill School is a co-educational preparatory school in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. It is a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£12,354 to £23,544
depending on year group
| Reception per term | £17,208 a year |
| Year 1 and Year 2 per term | £17,496 a year |
| Year 3 to Year 6 per term | £23,544 a year |
| Year 7 and Year 8 per term | £12,354 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Tunbridge Wells - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby independent schools
Keep up with Rose Hill School
Getting There
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
70%
Available places
223 pupils
320 places
97 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
56
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
26.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
223
Total Pupils
118
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Rose Hill School
When was Rose Hill School last inspected?
Rose Hill School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
How many pupils go to Rose Hill School?
Rose Hill School has around 223 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Rose Hill School?
Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill School?
Rose Hill School is at Coniston Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)