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