Holmewood House
Holmewood House is a co-ed boarding and day school in Wells, Kent, educating pupils aged 3 - 13 and founded in 1945. Boarding fees are £13,080 - £13,590 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 13
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Holmewood House
The story, ethos and character of Holmewood House.
- Setting
- Suburb
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mrs Ruth O'Sullivan
Holmewood House is regarded as one of the UK's best and leading co-educational day and boarding schools for children aged 3 - 13 set in 32 acres of glorious grounds on the Kent / Sussex border. We have recently refurbished and expanded our excellent Boarding provision and welcome enquiries from capable, ambitious pupils who are engaged and enthusiastic, and want to make the most of the truly exceptional experience on offer.
To facilitate our expansion, we will discuss favourable terms with prospective parents and agents. International pupils enrol with us for anything from half a term (6 weeks) to a full Prep School experience from Year 3-Year 8. Holmewood House has an excellent reputation for securing places at top senior schools nationwide.
We are a feeder to the top selective schools in the South East.
Pupils regularly leave us (at age 13) to go to Eton, Harrow, Wellington College, Wycombe Abbey, Benenden and many other top schools. The destination schools for our 2023 Leavers are listed at the end of this section. We are very easy to access from overseas.
From Holmewood House to central London is only 50 minutes by train. We are to Gatwick and Heathrow airports (40 mins and 60 mins away). Our boys and girls boarding houses are a wonderful mix of international and British students. Over half of our current boarders are British, which encourages and supports our overseas students with their English.
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Academics at Holmewood House
What pupils study at Holmewood House — and where it takes them.
and co-curricular activities to cater to various interests and learning styles. Our elective sports and enrichment activities allow children to explore their passions and talents in areas such as music, drama, creative and visual arts, sports (including tennis, basketball, and frisbee), and practical subjects like coding, cookery, and design technology (DT).
We believe that encouraging pupils to pursue their interests helps them develop a well-rounded skill set. Our bespoke enrichment program includes classes on world readiness, active citizenship, and self-presentation skills, preparing our pupils to become positive, healthy, independent, and responsible members of society.
Programmes offered
Where our leavers go
In 2025 we had 40 Year 8 leavers. Destination schools were as follows: Bede's School x 1 Benenden School x 1 Bethany School x 2 Brighton College x 3 Dulwich College x 1 Eastbourne College x 2 Ecole Jeannine Manuel, France x 1 Epsom College x 1 Exeter School x 1 Hurstpierpoint College x 8 Lancing College x 2 Liceo Europeo, Madrid x 1 Millfield School x 1 Roedean School x 1 Sevenoaks School x 2 St Gregory's x 1 The King's School, Canterbury x 2 Tonbridge Grammar School x 1 Tonbridge School x 4 Walthamstow Hall x 1 Woodcote High School x 1 Worth School x 1 Returning abroad x 1
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Holmewood House
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Holmewood House.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 0, Boys 0, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Whether you are with us for half a term (6 weeks) of for 6 full years, you will find a "home at Holmewood"! Boarding that feels like a home-from-home Holmewood House boarding offers children the best of both worlds - a countryside prep school education in Kent, just 50 minutes from London.
With outstanding teaching, acres of space, and a newly refurbished boarding house, pupils thrive in an environment that feels both homely and inspiring. We believe boarding should feel like an extension of home - safe, happy and nurturing. Our newly refurbished boarding house combines modern comfort with the charm of our historic Grade II listed mansion.
A genuine home away from home
Boarding House The boys' and girls' dormitories are in the Mansion House on the first floor with excellent views of the Kent and Sussex countryside. Children board with friends from their year in dormitories which sleep up to eight. There are four boys' dormitories and three girls' dormitories with further room for expansion.
All dormitories are self-contained with bunk beds and wardrobes and boarders are encouraged to bring photos and posters to decorate their rooms. The House acts as an extension of the child's family. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere which provides a happy and structured environment for boarders.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Holmewood House admissions
How children join Holmewood House, and how we make it simple.
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We shortlist & introduce
We match you to the right schools and make the introductions to their admissions teams.
Assessment, offer & enrolment
We guide you through entrance assessments and interviews, and handle visas and guardianship if needed.
What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
If you are resident overseas and wish to enquire about a for your child, please contact our Head of External Relations, Mrs Caroline Mulley at: admissions@holmewoodhouse. co. uk Special notes to agents about entry to the school We are delighted to take boarding enquiries for children in Years 3-8.
We are able to sponsor pupils for entry through Child Student Visa. Application procedure and entrance tests Parents initially apply for a using our secure online registration site, uploading photo, school report and scan of passport apply to Holmewood House.
As your advisors we manage the application end-to-end at no cost.
Holmewood House fees & funding
What Holmewood House costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Holmewood House.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Holmewood House against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Holmewood House location & travel
Where Holmewood House is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0EB, England Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone 01892 860000 Website www. holmewoodhouse. co. uk +1 photos Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
London Gatwick 17 45 2. London Heathrow 37 75 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Tunbridge Wells 2 8
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