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Somerhill

Co-ed
Christian Values
Pre-Nursery - Year 8 (Ages 2-13)
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Somerhill is an independent prep school situated in Tonbridge, Kent, for boys and girls aged 2 to 13. The school is housed in a 400-year-old Jacobean mansion set within 150 acres of parkland. It operates a co-educational Pre-Prep (2-7 years) before transitioning to single-sex classes for boys (7-13) and girls (7-11), who share a co-educational campus environment for activities and breaks. The school claims to focus on developing confident, curious, and resilient individuals, fostering academic skills alongside personal and social growth. Facilities include a sports hall, astroturf, indoor swimming pool, and a music centre. The school is academically non-selective.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Day Only
Values:
Respect
Responsibility
Community
Excellence
Resilience
Kindness

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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-1.5%

Somerhill's fees are 1.5% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+9.8%

Somerhill's fees are 9.8% higher than the county average.

Based on 30 schools in Kent and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Founded:1898
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 59%/41% Boy/Girl)
School Size: Approx. 559 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:1002212
Registered Company No.:02331296
Associations:
Bursaries offered: Yes
Somerhill offers means-tested financial assistance, referred to as 'assisted places', to support eligible parents with school fees. These assisted places are available for prep pupils (Year 3-8) only and are reviewed annually.
Sports Facilities:
Football Pitch
Rugby Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Hockey Pitch
Cross Country Course
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Athletics Track
Tennis Court
Astroturf Pitch
Playing Fields
Other Facilities:
Forest School
Library
Music Studio
Outdoor Classroom
Recital Hall

Contact Information

Address

Somerhill, Tudeley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0NJ

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General Enquiries

01732 352124

Admissions

01732 375951