Sevenoaks School, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sevenoaks. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sevenoaks School in detail
Sevenoaks School in its own words
In its own words: "At Sevenoaks we are proud of our talented, friendly and committed staff and are looking for people who want to help us achieve our ambitious and exciting vision for the future. We employ around 500 staff, offering a diverse range of career opportunities, and would love you to come and join us."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, dance, drama, chess, debating and Duke of Edinburgh.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 27 October 2026, an open day on Thursday 29 October 2026, an open day on Saturday 31 October 2026 and an open day on Sunday 1 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Sevenoaks School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Sevenoaks School are Solefield School (0.3 miles), The New Beacon School (0.8 miles), Walthamstow Hall (0.9 miles) and The Granville School (1.1 miles).
Solefield SchoolThe New Beacon SchoolWalthamstow HallThe Granville School
Where pupils go next
Of the 224 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 56% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 6% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 331 pupils (26.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sevenoaks School (adjacent), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sevenoaks 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 47 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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
9 September 2025
Regulatory Compliance
8 June 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
5 December 2017
Intermediate (Boarding)
26 January 2016
Integrated
5 February 2013
About
Sevenoaks School is a public school. It is co-educational, a private boarding and day school, located in Sevenoaks, Kent, England.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£37,542 to £43,383
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£61,416 to £67,149
| Day student: Lower and Middle School | £37,542 a year |
| Day student: Sixth Form | £38,202 a year |
| Day student entering at Sixth Form | £43,383 a year |
| Boarding student: Middle School | £61,416 a year |
| Boarding student: Sixth Form | £61,917 a year |
| Boarding student entering at Sixth Form | £67,149 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Sevenoaks - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Latest from Sevenoaks School
Dr Tom Chatfield lecture
29 Sep 2026
Sporting highlights
25 Sep 2026
The Cover Up
17 Sep 2026
Independent Schools of the Year 2026 awards finalist
11 Sep 2026
Physics trip to Geneva
7 Sep 2026
Summer of Sport 2026
4 Sep 2026
From Sevenoaks School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Sevenoaks School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
98%
Near capacity
1,240 pupils
1,260 places
20 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
331
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,240
Total Pupils
616
Boys
624
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Sevenoaks School
What are GCSE results like at Sevenoaks School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Sevenoaks School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Sevenoaks School last inspected?
Sevenoaks School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Sevenoaks School?
Sevenoaks School has around 1240 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Sevenoaks School?
Sevenoaks 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 School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sevenoaks School?
Sevenoaks School is at High Street, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)