Tonbridge School, Tonbridge
Tonbridge School is an independent school for boys aged 13 to 18 in Tonbridge. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tonbridge School in detail
Tonbridge School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Throughout a pupil’s school journey there are many opportunities to work with our local community and partners, giving their time and skills, and learning through working with others. All pupil’s are involved in key events, and many take the lead on charitable fundraising initiatives throughout the year."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 10.15am, an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 10.30am and an open day on Saturday 6 February 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (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 Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge School are Hilden Grange School (0.3 miles, selective); Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery (0.3 miles); Somerhill (1.5 miles); and Sackville School (2 miles).
Hilden Grange SchoolHilden Oaks Preparatory School and NurserySomerhillSackville School
Where pupils go next
Of the 163 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 74% went on to university or other higher education and 9% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 291 pupils (36.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Tonbridge Rail Station, about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tonbridge School (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 207 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
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
15 October 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
14 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
9 November 2021
Regulatory Compliance
19 September 2018
Integrated
14 October 2014
About
Tonbridge School is a public school in Tonbridge, Kent, England, founded in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judde. It is a member of the Eton Group and has close links with the Worshipful Company of Skinners, one of the oldest London livery companies.
From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£48,207
about £16,069 a term
Boarding fees, per year
£64,251
| Boarding Fees | £64,251 a year |
| Day Boy Fees | £48,207 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Kent - 13 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 Tonbridge School
Field Day inspires exploration beyond the classroom
2 Oct 2026
Honorary Academic Scholarships awarded
1 Oct 2026
Old Tonbridgian selected for Hong Kong China U20 Rugby Tour
1 Oct 2026
Introducing the 475 Fine Mind and Good Heart Lecture Series
1 Oct 2026
Upper Sixth explore leadership, purpose and the future of work
29 Sep 2026
Tonbridge CCF Guard performs at SERFCA Gold Event
28 Sep 2026
From Tonbridge School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Tonbridge School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 26 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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
97%
Near capacity
797 pupils
820 places
23 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Tonbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tonbridge
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
291
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
36.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
797
Total Pupils
797
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Tonbridge School
What are GCSE results like at Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Tonbridge School last inspected?
Tonbridge School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
How many pupils go to Tonbridge School?
Tonbridge School has around 797 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Tonbridge School?
Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 26 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Tonbridge School?
Tonbridge School is at Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1JP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)