Sevenoaks Preparatory School

Since 2012, Luke Harrison BA (University of Surrey) PGCE (St Luke’s, Exeter) IAPS, previously teacher at Sevenoaks Prep (since 2001). He has also taught at Weald of Kent Girls’ Grammar (where he met his wife, Clare, now head of admissions and

Main entry points: nursery, kindergarten, reception and year 7. Places are oversubscribed - names down at birth. Academically non-selective, but with taster days and informal assessment at all entry points ‘to ensure children can cope with

There’s a wealth of excellent schools in the area – students headed off to around 24 of them. Just over a third leave at 11+, approximately half of these to grammar schools (though note there’s no formal preparation for this in Kent schools and many

Means-tested bursaries available.

Nestled alongside the 1,000-acre Knole Park and set in 25 acres of playing fields, the original farmhouse is joined by spacious classroom blocks, dining room and impressive facilities for music, drama and sport (including large sports hall). Complete

No school motto, but this isn’t a school that needs a label. Standing confidently as one of the champion trees in the area but set apart by its integrity and humility, it has also managed to inject the fun back into learning through energetic and