Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). That's why we've compiled a ranking of schools that are the most difficult to get into in the country whether that's because of their celebrity alumni, outstanding extra-curricular activities, or students' high academic achievements. Students apply three years in advance, with parents paying a 250 registration fee. About this group. April 29th, 2018 - The 16 Entrance Examination for Tonbridge School are required to take papers in their . It makes them feel valued and motivated. And recently, this approach was extended into a new Sixth Form curriculum which includes a Life Skills component. Tonbridge School, where Jane Austen's father once taught. The institutionisfamous for its strong academic record, fierce rivalry with Eton College, and boater hats. Please come and visit us High Street, Tonbridge There are around three applications for every place available. Benenden is the only girls' all-boarding school in the UK, and counts Princess Anne as one of its former pupils. . The boys are encouraged to go for both depth and breadth in their education. ". Tonbridge School has an outstanding academic reputation. The top public schools in the South-East from the Tatler Schools Guide 2022. From royal family favourite Eton College to Benenden, where there is a four-year waiting list, here are our top 15: The King's School in Canterbury was founded in 597 A.D., and is thought to be the oldest continuously running school in the world. Weekly assemblies are held in "Westminster Latin" a dialect that's unique to the school. The premium is included in the tuition fee and is not charged . The newly refurbished theatre and arts centre is used by the town for its jazz, literature, and science festivals. Westminster School Upper 2014 Entry Mumsnet. Review for Fox Primary School. 20/09/2022 23:31, Wow, what happened? Tonbridge enters national top ten in Sunday Times guide to top-performing schools, Tonbridges Community Concert welcomes more than 200 guests. A four-year waiting list to attend makes this a tough place to get into. No other school or sixth-form college in Kent performed this well. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Valley Park School was the best in Kent last year when it comes to adding value (with a score of 0.7). 5-11. Tonbridge does have a lot of breadth and the boys do a lot of sports/art/music, etc. High-performing co-ed State day school. Day: 341; boarding: 457, Term fees: Day: 11,212; boarding: 14,945, Admission: ISEB Pre-Test and schools own exam, Alumni: EM Forster, cricketer Colin Cowdrey, Joy for Pippa and James Matthews as their seven-month-old daughter is christened at village church, Earl Spencer shares touching childhood photo of his late mother from his personal archives, Prince and Princess of Wales host Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway at Windsor Castle. Heads of House and Form Tutors add to the pastoral framework. Marlborough won Tatler's Best Public School award in 2015, and was attended by the Duchess of Cambridge. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Day: 341; boarding: 457 Ages: 13-18 Term fees: Day: 11,212; boarding: 14,945 Oxbridge: 14% Admission: ISEB Pre-Test and school's own exam Alumni: EM Forster, cricketer Colin Cowdrey Hi, Tonbridge is fine for kids and bringing up a family. Orpington. Across our area, the average grade a student taking the exams received ranged from a C+ in Kent to a C in Medway. ), drama, music and the arts. Tonbridge School St John's College Cardiff City of London School for Girls Withington Girls School St Mary's School Ascot King's College Wimbledon Oxford High School GDST James Allen's Girls' School South Hampstead High School Highgate School London Maynard School Devon Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls Elstree Famous alumni include TV presenter Jonathan Dimbleby, and health secretary Jeremy Hunt. Tonbridge School saw its pupils get an average grade of A with 72.2 per cent getting at least an AAB. Prospective students must complete two interviews with members of staff and a test organised by the school as part of their application. Academic excellence is generally regarded as the most important factor in choosing a school so the schools contained in this table have been ranked based on the percentage of results that were either A* or A, the two highest possible results. I realise one is a grammar and the other is independent so there is money involved, but if there are any parents who have experience with either I'd really like some input. Tonbridge's playing fields were recognised as an Olympic training venue in 2012. Orchard House School reviews and contact. Farthings Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1SR 01403 263628 office@ths.uk.net pupils 1 99.4 St Paul's School, London 17,928 26,562 1,291 2 98 Westminster School 20,364 29,406 . Your web browser does not support the