Hilden Grange School

A other independent school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hilden Grange School.

Tonbridge, TN103BX Age 2-13 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

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Alternative Provision schools

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Independent schools

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Dry Hill Park Road
Tonbridge, TN103BX

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118973
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Dry Hill Park Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3BX
Age range
2-13
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
370 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

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School Demographics

Total Pupils
297
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (1 pupils)

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
297 pupils
2-13

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

challenge perseverance confidence responsibility positivity communication

Religious Studies is taught across the school, covering the six major living religions and Bible stories. In Year 7 and 8, the curriculum becomes Theology, Philosophy and Religion. Year 6 visits a Sikh Gurdwara; Years 3–4 study Old and New Testament Bible stories; Year 3–6 cover Judaism; Bromley Synagogue visit is part of studies; The school maintains strong links with the local church, and their families worker often visits for assemblies or leads the Carol Service held in the church every year.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Malcolm Gough welcomed the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) findings, describing them as an endorsement of the school’s high-quality education and praising staff, pupils and parents. The ISI notes highlighted positive behaviours, wellbeing, and the school’s Language of Learning as core to its culture.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lego Construction Makaton Chess Board Games Choir Spanish Football Photography Netball Movie Ballet Golf Running Cricket Computing Holiday Club

Sports

Hockey Netball Soccer Rugby Cross Country Cricket Athletics

Facilities

Two science laboratories and an adjoining preparation room School pond Science garden Custom-built Art/DT room Art Studio ICT Suite Music studios and practice rooms iPads and Microsoft Surface Go devices Library Nursery facilities Early Years Outdoor Learning Area Forest School site Adventure playground Trim Trail Gracey Hall Eight pitches for football and rugby Three hard-ball cricket squares Ten cricket nets Three soft-ball pitches Courts for tennis and netball Heated outdoor swimming pool

Curriculum Highlights

Language of Learning with six traits: challenge, perseverance, confidence, responsibility, positivity and communication Computing curriculum aligned to the Teach Computing framework; strands of Computer Science, Information Technology, and Digital Literacy; use of iPads in the early years; from Year 5 onwards Microsoft Surface devices; Scratch, Python and web development; emphasis on digital literacy and ethical use of technology Latin and Classics taught from Year 7 with vocabulary work, Latin roots and reading Latin texts; study of Roman life and Homer’s Odyssey Modern Languages including French and Spanish; emphasis on conversation and confidence-building; Year 5+ includes more writing and grammar Mathematics taught with ability grouping and participation in Primary/Junior Maths Challenge; House Maths Race PSHEE taught with Jigsaw PSHEE, focusing on emotional literacy and personal development Religious Studies exploring six major religions alongside Biblical studies; Year 7–8 syllabus aligns with Theology, Philosophy and Religion; visits to places of worship such as Bromley Synagogue; links to local church

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care runs from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Breakfast Club operates 7:30–8:00am with breakfast provided. After-school care (1st session) 4:00–5:00pm with a sandwich, and (2nd session) 5:00–6:00pm with a sandwich. Clubs and Enrichment Programme run 3:20–3:50pm. Additional wraparound care is available during holidays as Holiday Club from 9am–4pm for one week in April and December and three weeks in the Summer holidays.

Admissions Criteria

Hilden Grange accepts pupils from ages 3–13. The admissions process includes getting in touch via Enquire Now, attending personalised tours or Open Mornings, submitting an application through Open Apply (registration fee £110, non-refundable), attending a taster session for Nursery/Reception (2 hours) or a full-day taster for Years 1–8, receiving an offer, paying a £545 deposit to secure the place, and completing enrolment via Open Apply with settling-in sessions available.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

2025-2026 Fees: Prep School (Years 5–8) £6,716 per term; Prep School (Years 3–4) £6,036 per term; Pre-Prep (Years 1–2) £4,897 per term; Reception £4,246 per term; Nursery £1,410 per term (minimum five sessions per week). Registration Fee £110; Deposit £545 (to secure place, refundable after final term). Reception (after Early Years Entitlement) £2,888 per term. Additional charges: Nursery extra session £280 per term; Lunch for Pre-Prep (Nursery–Year 2) £305; Lunch for Prep (Year 3–8) £365; Lunch supervision for Nursery £110; EdTech Levy (Years 3–6) £50 per year; EdTech Levy (Years 7–8) £100 per year.

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