Somerhill
“Comites in comitate”
(Courtiers in courtesy)
Somerhill is an independent preparatory school for pupils aged 2 to 13, located near Tonbridge, Kent. Set within 150 acres of parkland, the school is housed in a Grade I listed Jacobean mansion. Its unique structure combines co-educational early years with single-sex classroom teaching from age seven, while maintaining mixed social and extracurricular activities. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a purpose-built music centre, and the historic Woodgate Library. Somerhill emphasises a well-rounded education, fostering independent thinkers through a broad curriculum and extensive sporting and creative opportunities.
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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Admission & Fees
Fees Vs. National Average
-1.4%
Somerhill's fees are 1.4% lower than the national average.
Fees Vs. County Average
+9.6%
Somerhill's fees are 9.6% higher than the county average.
Based on 31 schools in Kent and 264 nationally.
Note: Fee comparisons are based on core termly day fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials 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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https://www.somerhill.org/General Enquiries
01732 352124Admissions
01732 375951