Somerhill Prospectus

SOMERHILL SOME SCHOOL

A LEADING INDEPENDENT PREP SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

Headmaster ’ s welcome

We are delighted that you are interested in Somerhill for your child(ren). We have a very special school here with a unique offering: the ‘best of both worlds’, the ‘ideal mix’ and the ‘place I always dreamt of finding’ are the comments we often hear from parents or visitors. With co-educational learning from 2.5-7 years, Somerhill then offers single-sex classroom lessons until children leave us for senior schools, allowing uninhibited learning and bespoke strategies for the older girls and boys with all the benefits of a co-educational setting. Our philosophy for the children at Somerhill is straightforward: happy children want to learn. Children are happy if they can play, participate widely and start to master skills of whatever kind, and our stunning setting and outstanding facilities offer endless opportunities for children to find something that makes them smile. We believe this brochure offers you the perfect glimpse into our school life. However, to fully appreciate the extraordinary education that we

offer and see our vision of confident, curious, and resilient children realised, we invite you to visit us at Somerhill. You will see that this really is some school, an exceptional learning environment where we grow amazing people! With best wishes,

Duncan Sinclair Headmaster

Once a family home, now a family school

“ What a great school with amazing facilities, after-school clubs and hands-on caring staff who bring out the best in each child. Our grandson cannot wait to get there each morning, and his comment at the end of the day when asked what kind of day he has had is ‘I’ve had a great day!’ I think that says it all.”

Grandparent

“ When they come inside, and sit at their desks, I want to see their muddy knees from playing in the parkland.”

Headmaster

SOMERHILL SOME SCHOOL

Housed in a 400-year-old Jacobean mansion, surrounded by 150 acres of glorious parkland, Somerhill is one of the most beautiful school settings you will find. From our picturesque lake to our woodland treehouse, our stunning surroundings enrich the children’s educational experience.

Every inch of our diverse and expansive site is exploited during break times, activities, and lessons as we blend indoor and outdoor learning throughout the school day.

We have one way of living but two ways of learning

Between the ages of 2.5 and 7, girls and boys are together in the classroom. This environment promotes uninhibited development at an age when playing and learning are often synonymous. From ages 7 to 13, children benefit from a single-sex classroom

environment, where girls and boys learn in different and bespoke ways. The moment classes finish, everyone is together – at break and lunch as well as for sports, music, clubs and activities. This really is the best of both worlds for our children.

“ The children pretty much mix in every aspect except for actual academic lessons. Could it be we have stumbled across the perfect school model?”

Muddy Stilettos

SOMERHILL SOME SCHOOL

Academically excellent, pastorally focused

“B road and well-designed curriculum…regularly reviewed to ensure it continues to meet the needs of all the pupils.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate – February 2024

“P ositive mental health is given high priority’ and ‘the welfare of pupils is given prime importance.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate – February 2024

SOMERHILL SOME SCHOOL

With more grammar school places than any other school in the local area, we challenge children to think and work ambitiously in an innovative learning environment. Teachers really invest in the children and know them well, with lessons carefully planned to cater to all abilities.

We approach the welfare of our pupils in a positive way, and all our staff reinforce the Somerhill philosophy and ethos. Our children feel happy and secure, and look forward to coming to school each day.

‘This really is a get stuck into everything

kind of place’

Our classroom learning is further enhanced by our extensive range of extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs. Somerhill’s setting creates endless opportunities…

WATER POLO

ORCHESTRA, ENSEMBLES AND CHOIRS

DRAMA AND LAMDA

SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS

ENGINEERING

BEEKEEPING

ATOM LEARNING

CHORISTERS

BALLET

TAEKWONDO

TENNIS

BOOK CLUB

CYCLOCROSS

GOLF

EQUESTRIAN

CROSS COUNTRY

CODE BREAKERS

FOOTBALL

HOCKEY

LIFE GUARDING

CHESS

GARDENING

RUGBY

WARHAMMER

CRICKET

STEM

SAPLINGS

BATIK AND ART

DEN BUILDING AND NIGHT HIKES

YOGA AND MINDFULNESS

NATURE EXPLORERS

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE AND ROBOTICS

SOMERHILL SOME SCHOOL

Somerhill Tonbridge Kent TN11 0NJ

somerhill.org

01732 375951

admissions@somerhill.org