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Holmewood House School

Kent·Not applicable·South East·Other independent school·TN3 0EB
URN: 118950
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed

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Pupil progress
Limited progress data

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Getting a place
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Admissions and catchment

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Entry, tests and fees

Independent school

Fees

Reception (FE)*†£3,227 a term

Reception (FE)*† £3,227 per term Textbooks/Online Subs £150 one off charge Source · checked 28 September 2026

Years 3 & 4£8,550 a term

Years 3 & 4 £8,550 per term Year Group Sleepover £50 per night Source · checked 28 September 2026

Years 5, 6, 7 & 8£9,750 a term

Years 5, 6, 7 & 8 £9,750 per term Flexi Boarding £60 per night Source · checked 28 September 2026

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursariesyes

If parents of pupils who are successful in their Year 7 entry award applications wish to apply for bursary funding, they are required to complete a bursary form… Source · checked 28 September 2026

ScholarshipsAcademic, Music, Sport, Art, Drama, Design

We also have our Scholarship Readiness Programme preparing pupils in Year 7 & 8 for senior school scholarships including a wide range of disciplines, including… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Open events

Open event9 October 2026(September 2027 entry)

We would be delighted to see you at our next Open Morning on Friday 9th October 2026 from 9.30am – 12.00pm. To book your place click here or email admissions on… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Open event7 May 2027(September 2027 entry)

Following that, our next Open Morning will be Friday 7th May 2027 from 9.30am – 12.00pm. Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions

Entrance assessmentCAT4, Interview, Entrance exam

On receipt, we will invite your child for a taster day (or taster stay if it is a boarding application), for an interview, and to sit a CAT4 test. Source · checked 28 September 2026

Entry points11+, 13+

Many of our parents choose Holmewood because of the strong 13+ ethos which prepares children for entry to the top Public Schools in the country. Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions pageFees page

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Nearby and similar schools

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School information

URN118950
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range2-13
HeadteacherHeadteacher Ruth O'Sullivan
Trust—
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
PostcodeTN3 0EB
Latest pupils449
FSM eligible—

Contact and identifiers

Barrow Lane, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0EB

www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk1892860000
DfE number6012
UKPRN10015872
Opened1 Jan 1951
GIAS updated10 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated10 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year—
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published—