About the school
Tonbridge School's main entry point is Year 9, when around 150 boys join the school. The site also states that from September 2028 the school will welcome girls into the Sixth Form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Boys |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | James Priory |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £350 registration fee (inclusive of VAT); £2,250 admission fee (including VAT) |
📅 Open days: Families are recommended to visit when their son is in Year 5, or earlier if they wish; Foundation Awards open mornings are held in May and October, with dates listed as 2026-05-16 and 2026-10-10 for that cycle.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | ISEB |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Tonbridge School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Places (Year 7) | 150 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For Year 9 2029, the application deadline is 2026-09-01. Boys registered by 1 September are invited to an Experience Afternoon in the Michaelmas Term. For those attending an Experience Afternoon in the Michaelmas Term, results are confirmed by late January. Boys with provisional offers complete provisional exams and a short interview in the Spring Term of Year 7, with outcomes confirmed before the Easter break. For Foundation Awards, registration opens at the beginning of the Summer Term, closes
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