Sevenoaks School is a finalist for Brilliant Boarding in the Muddy Stilettos Schools Awards 2025.
The Muddy Stilettos School Awards 2025, in association with Debrett’s Education, celebrate an holistic, modern education.
The nomination recognises Sevenoaks School’s commitment to provide a modern and inclusive boarding experience while honouring almost 600 years of tradition within its historic campus.
The school’s boarding provision has been enhanced with a new sustainable, state-of-the-art boarding house, New House, which opened last year. New House accommodates 60 girls creating equal boarding capacity for boys and girls. With eight boarding houses, Sevenoaks is home to 450 boarders who are educated alongside 800 day students, with 76 different nationalities represented in the student body.
Jesse Elzinga, Headmaster at Sevenoaks School said, ‘We are delighted to be a finalist for Brilliant Boarding in the Muddy Stilettos Schools Awards for 2025. Sevenoaks School embodies the principles of diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, ensuring that our students excel not only academically, but also grow into compassionate, responsible global citizens.
‘We ensured sustainability was at the heart of the New House design as part of our commitment to a sustainable and green future.
‘Thanks to our warm, caring staff and an array of cultural and social events, students always feel at home. This friendly atmosphere, combined with our commitment to academic excellence and personal development, makes us an exceptional place for students to flourish.’
Winners will be announced on 1 July. To find a list of the finalists online, please click here.
