Sevenoaks School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Sevenoaks School
Gender
Founded
1432
Age Range
11–18 years
Day Fees (per year) Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
£35,925 – £36,558
About Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1432, it is one of the oldest lay foundation schools in the United Kingdom, and is set within a 100-acre site. The school became fully co-educational in 1984 and is governed by a board of governors who serve as trustees of the school's charitable foundation.
The school has a distinctly international character, with around a third of boarders coming from overseas. Alongside IGCSE and GCSE qualifications, pupils study the International Baccalaureate, and the school has also developed its own externally moderated courses, the Sevenoaks School Certificate. The school aims to provide an ambitious, liberal education that encourages curiosity, cultural awareness, and a strong sense of responsibility towards others.
Pupils come from a range of backgrounds and the school offers additional support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as for those with English as an additional language. The curriculum is also adapted for the most able pupils and for those with particular talents in sport and music.
Frequently asked questions about Sevenoaks School
How much are the fees at Sevenoaks School?
Day fees at Sevenoaks School are £35,925 to £36,558 per year.
Where is Sevenoaks School located?
Sevenoaks School is located in Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom.
Fees Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
Day Fees (per year)
£35,925 – £36,558
Boarding Fees (per year)
£58,770 – £59,250
Leadership
Headmaster
Jesse Elzinga
Chair of Governors
Mr Nicholas Gould
Ages & Pupils
11–18
Age range (years)
1,244
Total pupils
734
Day pupils
347
Boarders
470
Sixth form
Contact
Qualifications Offered
Admissions
Main Entry Points
Open Days
See website
Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarship Types
Bursary Support
At least five full bursaries at 11+, some partial bursaries, temporary support for existing pupils in difficult times
Up to 100% fee remission
Exam Results
90%
GCSE Grades 9-7
Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages
Popular GCSE Subjects
ISI Inspection
Excellent
Academic achievement
Last inspected 9 September 2025
Routine Inspection
Personal Development
ExcellentCompliance
MetSchool Profile
Student Demographics
0%
EHCP
23.79%
SEN Support
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Financial Health
Grade B · 62 / 100
Composite financial health score
Updated 8 May 2026
10.7 months of free reserves, 3-year average operating surplus of 13.6%, debt-to-income of 0.07.
See breakdown
Sources: Companies House filed accounts (charity SORP).
Methodology: composite score weights free reserves (37.5%), 3-year operating surplus trend (31.25%), debt-to-income (18.75%), and cash liquidity (12.5%). Scores are percentile-relative within the top 100 UK independent schools cohort. Letter grade is the cohort quintile of the composite score (top 20% = A).
Past papers relevant to Sevenoaks School
Curated papers that Sevenoaks School pupils often practise with.
