Ages 
A nurturing, unpressured school that parents choose for being single sex, mixed ability and offering ‘excellent’ preparation for a wide range of senior schools. A go-getting environment too: ‘I was blown away by the can-do attitude and ambition where they roll up their sleeves, strip away pre-conceptions and give every child a fair chance at success.’
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Overview & data
- Notes
- Girls from 3 -11. Co-ed nursery 3-4
- Pupil numbers
- 206 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £17,460 to £23,706 pa
- Local authority
- Kent County Council
- Area guides
Headteacher
Head
Mrs Louise Lawrance
Since September 2018, Louise Lawrance, previously head of Channing Junior School for 10 years and before that, head of pre-prep at the Hampshire School for five years. Brought up in South Africa where, as the eldest of three and having lost her dad
Entrance
Academically non-selective, with entry via a tour of school (and school reports where appropriate). Main entry point at 3+ into pre-school (including boys), then it’s girls only from reception when another influx joins. Ditto in year 3 when school
- Open days
- March
Exit
Around half of year 6 girls sit the 11+ (Kent test) – usually all pass. Most headed to Sevenoaks School in 2025, others went to Benenden School, Bennett Memorial, Bromley High, Radnor House, Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls, Walthamstow Hall and
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Only pupils in Year 6 are permitted to bring mobile phones to school if they travel alone and these are stored in the school office during the day.
Pupils
Money matters
Means-tested bursaries available.
- Fee information
- £17,460 to £23,706 pa
Our view
Tucked away in leafy Sevenoaks, this is a welcoming school where children are greeted by staff every morning. Founded on VE day in 1945 (the school’s crest is a dove of peace and Churchill’s victory sign), it moved to its current location in 1957,
The last word
A nurturing, unpressured school that parents choose for being single sex, mixed ability and offering ‘excellent’ preparation for a wide range of senior schools. A go-getting environment too: ‘I was blown away by the can-do attitude and ambition where
