Sevenoaks
At a glance

The School

1238

students within our school community

The School

75

nationalities represented in the student body

The School

50:50

fully co-educational

The School

450

boarders from the UK and around the world

The School

8

wonderfully distinctive boarding houses, providing a friendly, comfortable home from home

The School

1432

Sevenoaks School and Almshouses founded in 1432 by William Sevenoke

A Global Education

Top

large‑cohort IB school in the UK and Europe; top two globally

A Global Education

24%

of our students progress to overseas universities, including all Ivy League institutions

A Global Education

100%

students take at least one modern foreign language at both GCSE and IB

A Global Education

20+

language and culture clubs, from Afro-Caribbean Society to Spanish Debating

A Global Education

1978

The first British public school to teach the IB Diploma

A Global Education

250

years of educating international students, with the first attending Sevenoaks in the 1770s

The school’s ethos of enquiry, knowledge, care and inclusivity is thoroughly embedded in school life. Pupils and staff alike understand and embrace these values; they are lived out in the daily experiences of the community. The school is welcoming and friendly, and leaders actively promote pupils’ wellbeing alongside high academic expectations.

ISI Report 2025

Wherever you are in your school journey you feel as though you have a group of people around you to support you: whether teachers or fellow pupils. I genuinely believe that everyone looks out for each other and that whatever you do you will find people who share the same values as you and who you will be able to connect with.

Sixth Form Student

Every student in this school is part of an ongoing legacy that has existed for almost 600 years, and this should fill us with immense pride. We appreciate what we have in receiving an education in a safe and supportive environment and how this lives on through a shared commitment Sennockians have made for centuries.

School Captains

One of the main things I love about this school is the community, from its welcoming and inspiring students to the impressive and enthusiastic teachers. They make you want to work harder, but also to live a more fulfilling life.

Sixth Form Student

I love all the close friendships I have formed within my boarding house. I love living with my friends and I think we all have a strong bond, which makes me very happy to come back to the house every day after school!

Sixth Form boarder

Outstanding academic education

39.4

Our average IB score is around 10 points above the global IB Diploma average

Outstanding academic education

50%

Over half of our students scored 40 or more points in the IB Diploma in 2025

Outstanding academic education

45

Eleven students were awarded the maximum 45 points for their IB Diplomas in 2025

Outstanding academic education

1/8

One in eight UK university applicants go on to Oxford or Cambridge

Outstanding academic education

1/3

One in three US university applicants go on to Ivy League universities

Outstanding academic education

1/3

One in three UK university applicants go on to the top four London universities

Service and Partnerships

36,000+

volunteer hours per year, with every Thursday afternoon dedicated to service activities for Years 10 to 13

Service and Partnerships

6000

local primary school children taught by our students during service activities

Service and Partnerships

100%

All Sevenoaks students engage in service learning

Service and Partnerships

2025

Our Service and Partnership programme was recognised by the ISI as a significant strength in 2025

Service and Partnerships

50+

student-led fundraising events per year

Beyond the Classroom

77+

co-curricular clubs and societies on offer

Beyond the Classroom

Top 11

Ranked among the top schools for sports in England and Wales in 2025 by School Sports Magazine

Beyond the Classroom

200+

annual trips of which 50 are residential

Beyond the Classroom

40%

students play at least one musical instrument

Beyond the Classroom

11+

drama productions every year, with performance and production clubs for students of all ages

Beyond the Classroom

550+

students participate in Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Pastoral Care

145

tutor groups. Every day begins with tutor time and the familiar and friendly faces of a small tutor group

Pastoral Care

10

Divisional Heads, who are experienced teachers and pastoral specialists, supporting students and their tutors

Pastoral Care

100+

acres of grounds, with 12 lawns, 6 ponds, beautiful gardens and thousands of trees throughout the campus

Pastoral Care

16,600

delicious meals served every week by our Catering team, all made from scratch using fresh local produce

Pastoral Care

66+

staff are Mental Health First Aiders

Pastoral Care

24/7

round‑the‑clock medical support from the School Health Centre

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