Holmewood House School A GSG School
- Holmewood House School
Barrow Lane
Langton Green
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 0EB - Head: Scott Carnochan
- T 01892 860006
- F 01892 863970
- E [email protected]
- W www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 13.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Kent
- Pupils: 415; 34 weekly/flexi boarders
- Religion: Christian Inter-denominational
- Fees: Day £8,520 - £18,885; Boarding £21,870 - £23,850 pa
- Open days: One each term plus individual attention on private tours
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
High staff to pupil ratio (1:9), and the number of specialist teachers, comes at a cost. You know what you’re in for when one of the FAQs on the website is ‘Why are your fees relatively high?’ Lots of sporting success at county and national level. But we like the fact that the non-sporty don’t get it rammed down their throats as much as in some other prep schools – there are two afternoons of compulsory team games, but on the other three they can choose…
What the school says...
Set in thirty acres of beautiful grounds just outside Tunbridge Wells in Kent, Holmewood House School is a happy busy environment, where smiles prevail and children flourish. The breadth of curriculum, specialist teaching in all subjects, superb facilities, a vast range of afternoon activities, in an outstanding family atmosphere, all combine to make Holmewood one of the leading prep schools in the country. Holmewood is described by a current parent as a happy and vibrant school full of opportunites. Come and visit us in Tunbridge Wells and see for yourself what an inspiring place for children Holmewood truly is. ...Read more
What the parents say...
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since September 2017, Scott Carnochan, previously head of Sedbergh Prep in Cumbria. Degree from Heriot-Watt University and postgrad from Nottingham. Has taught at Hillcrest Prep in Nairobi, been housemaster at St John’s College School, Cambridge and head of boarding at Repton Prep. He played 1st XI cricket at school, was captain of rugby at school and county level and played international rugby, representing Scotland at U18 and student level.
He and his wife Kate have two young children. Kate is also the new head of marketing for the school.
Entrance
For nursery and reception it’s first come first served, and entry into the pre-prep is non-selective, although informal assessments will ensure the child can keep up. Around 15 children join at year 3, and for this stage onwards prospective pupils take tests...
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Special Education Needs
We have an excellent Learning Support Department with one specialist teacher and four learning support assistants who provide monitoring, evaluation and specific teaching for children throughout the school. To ensure that every child reaches his or her academic potential, the Learning Support Department administers nationally standardised assessment tests to all pupils. This screening process starts in Year 1 and continues until Year 8. Learning support is all-inclusive in the Pre-Prep unless a specialist tutor or individual learning support assistant is specifically required. In the Prep School, pupils are charged pro rata for learning support and detailed assessments. We are proud of the achievements of our pupils who may have experienced some difficulties in their primary years. The majority of these children succeed in gaining places, through the Common Entrance exam, to a variety of schools. 09-09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge School | 2017 | 10 | 5 | Academic Scholarships (3); Drama Scholarship; Music Scholarship |
| Eastbourne College | 2017 | 8 | 8 | Academic Scholarships (3); Drama Scholarships (3); Music Scholarship; Sports Scholarship |
| Sevenoaks School | 2017 | 4 | 2 | Academic Scholarships (2) |
| Brighton College | 2017 | 2 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| Caterham School | 2017 | 2 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| Wellington College | 2017 | 2 | 2 | Academic Scholarships (2) |
| Bede's School | 2017 | 1 | 1 | Music Scholarship |
| Bethany School | 2017 | 1 | 2 | Design Technology Scholarship; Sports Scholarship |
| Eton College | 2017 | 1 | ||
| Harrow School | 2017 | 1 | 1 | Music Scholarship |
| Mayfield School | 2017 | 1 | 2 | Drama Scholarship; Sports Scholarship |
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