About the school
Sackville School in Hildenborough, Kent, has main entry points at Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12, and also welcomes pupils at other stages where places are available. For admissions, applicants sit entry assessments in Mathematics, English and a short creative writing exercise, and references are requested from the previous school.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Year 6 Experience Day (for Year 7 entry 2027): 2026-09-22, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Open Mornings: 2026-09-26, 10:00am to 12:00pm and 2026-09-29, 11:00am to 12:30pm. Discover Sackville: 2026-10-13, 9:00am to 10:00am or 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Personal tours are offered throughout the year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | Mathematics, English, creative writing |
📄 Free Sackville School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The site says the school welcomes pupils at any stage in the year if there is a space available. It also says "September 2026 entry now open" on the personal tours page, and lists Year 6 Experience Day for Year 7 entry 2027 on 2026-09-22 plus Open Mornings on 2026-09-26 and 2026-09-29.
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