Sevenoaks Preparatory School
Sevenoaks, Kent · TN15 0JU
Sevenoaks Preparatory School is an independent co-educational day prep for pupils aged 2 to 13, set within 25 acres of grounds on the edge of the historic Knole Park estate. Founded in 1919, the school combines strong academic preparation with a warm, nurturing pastoral culture that has earned it a reputation for producing confident, well-rounded leavers. Its location in the affluent Kent commuter belt, proximity to Sevenoaks School, and broad extracurricular offer make it a natural choice for local families seeking a thorough prep education without boarding.
- →Beautiful 25-acre campus on the edge of Knole Park offering excellent outdoor and Forest School provision
- →Strong leavers' destinations at competitive senior schools, both local (Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Walthamstow Hall) and further afield
- →Award-recognised pastoral care culture with a genuine emphasis on wellbeing alongside academic rigour
- →Co-educational from Nursery through to Year 8, offering continuity and a broad social environment
Who thrives here
Pupils who enjoy a busy, varied school life and respond well to an environment that balances academic ambition with kindness and character development. Children who benefit from outdoor learning, extracurricular breadth and a tight-knit community will thrive here.
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Fawke Cottage, Godden Green
Sevenoaks, Kent
TN15 0JU
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Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Sevenoaks Preparatory School?
Day fees at Sevenoaks Preparatory School are approximately £21,336 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Sevenoaks Preparatory School?
Sevenoaks Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Sevenoaks Preparatory School a boarding school?
Sevenoaks Preparatory School is a day school in Sevenoaks and does not offer boarding.
What is Sevenoaks Preparatory School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Sevenoaks Preparatory School “Excellent” (2022). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Outstanding pastoral care and genuine staff investment in individual pupils
✓Beautiful grounds and excellent outdoor learning opportunities including Forest School
✓Strong senior school destinations, particularly to Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge, Walthamstow Hall and Judd
✓Warm, inclusive community atmosphere where children of different abilities feel valued
Common concerns
!Fee information not publicly published, making initial cost comparisons difficult for prospective families
!As a day-only school without a sixth form, parents must navigate senior school transition at 11 or 13 without in-house guidance beyond prep level