Sevenoaks Family of Schools

We are delighted to announce Solefield School and Sevenoaks School are coming together to form the Sevenoaks Family of Schools.

Our exciting new partnership will enrich opportunities for pupils in our community and ensure confidence and choice in independent education for local families. Together we offer a world-class independent education in the Sevenoaks area for children from age 3 through to 18.

Solefield School and Sevenoaks School have long been neighbours, and our close links and relationship make this a natural partnership. Our shared values, commitment to academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care will enable the future development of our schools alongside each other.

Solefield School joins the new Sevenoaks Family of Schools from a position of financial strength with record pupil numbers and a healthy waiting list. It will continue to operate independently, led by its existing leadership team and will retain its individual identity and character to the benefit of our whole community.

What does this mean for pupils? 

Daily life will remain relatively unchanged for pupils and staff with the same outstanding teaching of academic subjects, small class sizes, co-curricular opportunities and clubs, and the same school routines.

As our partnership evolves, pupils will be able to take greater advantage of state-of-the-art facilities whether pursuing the sciences, humanities, the arts, or sports.

Our combined resources and expertise will enhance educational opportunities and ensure continuity of progress for pupils so that children are even better prepared for the move from prep school through to senior school, whether at Sevenoaks School or elsewhere, and for life beyond.

The senior students will be able to enjoy more leadership and mentoring opportunities working with younger pupils.

What does this mean for parents? 

The Sevenoaks Family of Schools gives parents the reassurance of a consistent, high-quality education for their children at every stage of their academic journey. From early years through to senior school, we are ensuring that every child’s needs are met, providing parents with choice in independent education, peace of mind and long-term stability.

"Collaboration between our schools means a blending of the best practices from each institution. This includes sharing expertise in areas such as teaching, pastoral care, and facilities, to create a richer, more diverse learning environment for students.

Together, we will continue to uphold the values that have defined our schools - academic rigour, character development, and a commitment to nurturing the individual needs of every child." 

Helen McClure, Headmistress, Solefield School

Our vision

The Sevenoaks Family of Schools aims to create an environment where every child can flourish, both academically and personally. We will continue to foster a love of learning, academic excellence, and development of character, while embracing the future of education with innovation and flexibility.

We look forward to embarking on this exciting new chapter together to enhance the educational choices available for our children, providing them with a rich and diverse pathway to success.

"In an era where educational choice is more important than ever, this merger is designed to offer a broader, more cohesive, and more resilient approach to independent schooling.

By joining forces, we are uniting two leading independent schools with a shared vision of providing the highest standard of education, with the flexibility to meet the diverse needs of all our students." 

Jesse Elzinga, Headmaster, Sevenoaks School

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