Sevenoaks Preparatory School, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 14 in Sevenoaks. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sevenoaks Preparatory School in detail
Sevenoaks Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Sevenoaks Prep is an independent co-educational prep school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13, where academic excellence is combined with award-winning pastoral care. Sevenoaks Prep has been welcoming children since 1919. Our academic achievements are excellent - yet we are so much more than a place of preparation for examinations to destination schools."
From the headteacher's welcome: "There was once a pupil who truly loved his school. Some subjects came easily to him; others took a bit more effort. There were days that were full of laughter, challenge and success. Every single day brought something new: a chance to learn, to collaborate and reflect."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, dance, ballet, drama, choir and recorder.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:15am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Sevenoaks Preparatory School are Sevenoaks School (1.4 miles), Walthamstow Hall (1.5 miles), Solefield School (1.6 miles) and The Granville School (2.1 miles).
Sevenoaks SchoolWalthamstow HallSolefield SchoolThe Granville School
Who goes there
In 2026, 47 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. 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
25 March 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 March 2022
Regulatory Compliance
21 June 2017
Integrated
30 April 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby independent schools
Latest from Sevenoaks Preparatory School
Year 8 Bushcraft Trip
22 Sep 2026
weekly round up 18th September
18 Sep 2026
Welcome Back
3 Sep 2026
Prize Giving
12 Jul 2026
Prep Sports Day
10 Jul 2026
Transition Information Evening
9 Jul 2026
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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
83%
Available places
369 pupils
444 places
75 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Sevenoaks
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sevenoaks
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
47
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
12.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
369
Total Pupils
180
Boys
189
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Sevenoaks Preparatory School
When was Sevenoaks Preparatory School last inspected?
Sevenoaks Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.
How many pupils go to Sevenoaks Preparatory School?
Sevenoaks Preparatory School has around 369 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Sevenoaks Preparatory School?
Sevenoaks Preparatory 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 Sevenoaks Preparatory 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 Sevenoaks Preparatory School?
Sevenoaks Preparatory School is at Fawke Cottage, Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0JU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)