Destination Offers
Impressive results come from excellent teaching, and our children achieve consistently high standards. The overall attainment of our most recent Form 6 cohort was excellent, with the majority of our pupils achieving considerably higher than the national average in English, Maths and Science.
The vast majority of children who sit the Kent Test (11+) pass, and they will take up a place at their secondary schools of choice.
The well-rounded development of our children throughout the Prep department gives them the self-awareness and educational grounding they need to go confidently on to the senior school of their choice.
| Destination School |
2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Grammar Schools |
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| Tonbridge Grammar School | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| The Judd School | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar for Boys | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| The Skinners’ School | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Weald of Kent Grammar | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Invicta Grammar | 1 | Independent Schools | ||
| Walthamstow Hall | 1 S | 2 A | 1 A | 1 A |
| Tonbridge School | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sevenoaks Prep | 1 | |||
| Benenden School | 1 A | |||
| Radnor House | 2 SA | 2 S | 1 S | |
| Kent College Pembury | 1 | 1 | ||
| Bethany | 1 D | 2 | 1 | |
| The New Beacon | 1 | |||
| Sevenoaks School | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Beechwood | 1 | Other Local Schools | ||
| Bennett Memorial | 2 | |||
| Hillview | 1 | 1 | ||
| Leigh Academy | 1 | |||
| Skinners Kent Academy | 1 | 1 | ||
| Uplands | 1 | S Sports scholarship A Academic scholarship D Drama scholarship |
Choosing the right secondary school for your child…
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West Kent is considered an exceptional area for secondary schools with many top-ranking grammar and independent schools to choose from. We offer an information evening for parents dedicated to sharing the options available and providing guidance on which secondary route may suit.
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Begin narrowing down the choice to a short list that keeps options open. Visit school open days in person and imagine your child there, do the specialisms and ethos suit your child? We release pupils so you may visit your top choices together, and hold parent consultation evenings with you to chat through your reflections.
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We offer a broad and rich curriculum, carefully designed to stretch from nursery through to From 6 which broadens comprehension and vocabulary, builds confidence, and develops reasoning. Our experienced staff know exactly what your child needs and we keep you informed every step of the way. Reading a range of genres and playing games together at home is also brilliant preparation.
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Pupils are thoroughly prepared for the selection process, we offer interview practice with the headteacher, experience with different exam styles both paper and online, and provide meaningful feedback. Scholars are well prepared for their selection days and our Form 6 three-day pre-term induction ensures pupils are knowledgeable, settled and confident when they step into any exam hall.
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Success looks different for every child, and we are delighted that every pupil transfers on to the school that is right for them. Finishing Hilden Oaks at Form 6 means progression at 11+ is our speciality, and we love hearing about all the wonderful achievements of our alumni.
“...evidence shows attainment to be above average in relation to national age-related expectations”