School Scout - Tonbridge School

Key facts

Mr James Priory Headteacher

Boys Gender

803 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day & Boarding Type

13 - 18 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Church of England Religious Ethos

About Tonbridge School

Tonbridge is renowned globally for its world-class education, nurturing creativity and intellectual curiosity in boys. Emphasising independent thinking and leadership development, a Tonbridge education offers a vibrant co-curricular programme of breadth and depth. Our innovative Sixth Form curriculum has been praised as a significant strength (ISI, 2024), with 95% of boys progressing to their first-choice university, including top US universities (such as MIT, Harvard and Princeton), as well as Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and other top tier global institutions. The School has been endorsed by The Good Schools Guide (2025) as having “Intellectual stimulation at every turn, with sky-high academic standards set by the specialist teachers who pupils told us are ‘passionate about their subjects’ and ‘challenge all including the absolute brightest’”.

Pupil information

Roll size, gender split and SEN provision.

Total Pupils

803 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

803 / 100.00%

With SEN Support

187 / 23.29%

With SEN EHCP

0 / 0.00%

Fees per term

Indicative termly fees including VAT where shown.

Day Fees

£15,526 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£20,693 (inc. VAT)

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Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships

Our Scholarship Programme celebrates exceptional talent and is designed to nurture and support boys in their areas of strength throughout their time at Tonbridge. Scholars are encouraged to participate actively in all aspects of School life, embodying the values and spirit of our School community. We offer Academic, Art, Design Technology and Engineering, Drama, Music and Sports Scholarships. Applications are open to boys joining the School in Year 9. Boys applying for these scholarships must already hold an Unconditional Offer of a School place before sitting a scholarship assessment in Year 8. Candidates may apply for multiple awards. Music and Sport Scholarships are also available for boys joining the Sixth Form.

Bursaries

Financial assistance is available following means-testing of up to 100% of fees with a package for additional support where necessary. Successful applicants are awarded a Foundation Award. Each year up to 10 Junior Foundation Awards are made in March of Year 6, with financial help available in some cases to fund boys into Year 7 and 8 at Prep School. Financial assistance is currently only available to boys residing in the UK.

A-level performance

2025

Value-added and attainment indicators for sixth-form students (England). Figures are for context; always confirm with the school.

Progress Score

0.16

Above Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

A

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

62.00%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Frequently asked questions about Tonbridge School

What type of school is Tonbridge School?

Tonbridge School is a boys' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 13 to 18, located near Tonbridge in Kent. The school offers education from Senior through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.

How do I apply to Tonbridge School?

Applications typically begin 1–2 years in advance and may include registration, assessments and interviews. Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates and entry points.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

What are the fees at Tonbridge School?

Fees at Tonbridge School are approximately £15,526 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/how-much-do-uk-private-schools-cost

Is Tonbridge School a day or boarding school?

Tonbridge School offers day and boarding options. Where boarding is available, this may include full, weekly or flexi arrangements.

Is Tonbridge School a single-sex or co-educational school?

The school provides single-sex education for its pupils.