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Tonbridge is that rare creature: a thriving, top-of-its-game, all-boys boarding and day school that somehow manages to fly under the radar. Fiercely academic without the heat of London, Tonbridge suits the driven, hardworking but - crucially - normal boys.
Tonbridge School is a public school (English fee-charging boarding and day school for boys 13-18) in Tonbridge, Kent, England, founded in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judde (sometimes spelled Judd). It is a member of the Eton Group and has close links with the Worshipful Company of Skinners, one of the oldest London livery companies.
Tonbridge is one of the leading boys’ boarding and day schools in the UK and is highly respected, both here and internationally, for providing a world-class education. It occupies an extensive site of 150 acres in Kent – just a 40-minute train journey from London Charing Cross.
Seeing the School is an important step in finding out whether it is the right fit for your family and offers you the chance to experience Tonbridge as a pupil. Discover all of our upcoming admissions events and book your place using the links below.
Tonbridge is one of the most famous and prestigious boys independent schools in the UK, offering a superb all-round education to nearly 800 boys, just over half of whom are full boarders.
Visiting the School is an important step in deciding whether Tonbridge is the right fit for your son. We run numerous Open Events and socials throughout the year, offering you the chance to experience Tonbridge, and enjoy our campus, and we hope to see you at one of them.
The School fees cover tuition, meals, lodging (for boarders), most educational materials and resources, and the cost of participating in the majority of our co-curricular activities. In addition, boys incur variable extras, such as charges for music lessons, other optional charges and school trips.
