A DAY & BOARDING PREP SCHOOL IN TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Holmewood House prep school in Tunbridge Wells is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and pupils allows us to get to know and understand the individual needs of each and every child.
We foster their talents and nurture their growth through a broad, balanced, challenging and exciting curriculum and, in doing so, create an environment whereby each child is provided with every opportunity to fulfil their potential. We believe that emotional and social well-being, self-esteem, happiness and confidence are of prime importance and are in themselves inextricably linked to academic progress.
Holmewood House is a co-educational, non-selective school for boys and girls aged 3-13 years, situated in 30 acres of glorious grounds in Tunbridge Wells.
The wonderful environment and outstanding facilities provide a strong framework upon which the ethos of ‘allowing children to be children can be achieved.
What's Happening Find out the latest from our school
🎭 Year 6 & 7 Shakespeare Workshop with Claremont School 🎭 Year 6 and 7 were treated to a fantastic Shakespeare workshop led by drama teachers from Claremont School. The session focused on scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies. Our pupils were paired with Claremont students in Years 9 and 10 who are currently studying drama at GCSE level. It was a brilliant opportunity to learn from older peers and explore the language, characters, and humour of the play in a fun and accessible way. After the workshop, we were taken to the beautiful walled garden to watch the Claremont students perform the play. The performance was excellent with engaging acting, clever staging, and lively audience interaction that brought the story to life. Thank you to @claremont_school for a thoroughly enjoyable day! #DramaWorkshops #PrepSchoolDrama #HolmewoodHouse #TunbridgeWells #LoveToLearn #IndependentSchool
🎭 Year 6 & 7 Shakespeare Workshop with Claremont School 🎭 Year 6 and 7 were treated to a fantastic Shakespeare workshop led by drama teachers from Claremont School. The session focused on scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies. Our pupils were paired with Claremont students in Years 9 and 10 who are currently studying drama at GCSE level. It was a brilliant opportunity to learn from older peers and explore the language, characters, and humour of the play in a fun and accessible way. After the workshop, we were taken to the beautiful walled garden to watch the Claremont students perform the play. The performance was excellent with engaging acting, clever staging, and lively audience interaction that brought the story to life. Thank you to @claremont_school for a thoroughly enjoyable day! #DramaWorkshops #PrepSchoolDrama #HolmewoodHouse #TunbridgeWells #LoveToLearn #IndependentSchool ...
Meet Isabella Copleston-Seal, our new EAL (English as an Additional Language) Lead. Swipe to find out more about Isabella and the exciting plans she has for our EAL provision! To find out more about our EAL provision book a private tour or Open Morning visit (link in bio) or contact admissions@holmewoodhouse.co.uk. #EAL #UKBoarding #BritishBoarding #IndependentSchool #HolmewoodHouseSchool #TunbridgeWells
Meet Isabella Copleston-Seal, our new EAL (English as an Additional Language) Lead. Swipe to find out more about Isabella and the exciting plans she has for our EAL provision! To find out more about our EAL provision book a private tour or Open Morning visit (link in bio) or contact admissions@holmewoodhouse.co.uk. #EAL #UKBoarding #BritishBoarding #IndependentSchool #HolmewoodHouseSchool #TunbridgeWells...
THANK YOU, Mr O’Riordan As we look ahead to a new era of boarding at Holmewood House, we pause to thank someone who would never ask for fanfare… After 32 years as Housemaster, Kevin O’Riordan is stepping down from boarding. Quietly legendary, famously modest, Mr O’Riordan has shaped the lives of generations of Holmewoodians with his rock-solid care, dry wit, and unshakeable standards. He’s been described time and again as “our favourite teacher”, and is deeply loved and respected by boarders and day pupils alike. As we prepare to launch our newly refurbished boarding house this September, we are building on an extraordinary legacy. Thankfully, Mr O’Riordan isn’t going far. He continues as Assistant Head Academic and Senior School Liaison, and of course remains the best Chemistry teacher for miles around. Share your stories and thanks in the comments! #ThankYouKevin #HolmewoodHouse #BoardingLegacy #HolmewoodAlumni #OldHolmewoodians #PrepSchool #EndOfAnEra #QuietLegend #NewBeginnings
THANK YOU, Mr O’Riordan As we look ahead to a new era of boarding at Holmewood House, we pause to thank someone who would never ask for fanfare… After 32 years as Housemaster, Kevin O’Riordan is stepping down from boarding. Quietly legendary, famously modest, Mr O’Riordan has shaped the lives of generations of Holmewoodians with his rock-solid care, dry wit, and unshakeable standards. He’s been described time and again as “our favourite teacher”, and is deeply loved and respected by boarders and day pupils alike. As we prepare to launch our newly refurbished boarding house this September, we are building on an extraordinary legacy. Thankfully, Mr O’Riordan isn’t going far. He continues as Assistant Head Academic and Senior School Liaison, and of course remains the best Chemistry teacher for miles around. Share your stories and thanks in the comments! #ThankYouKevin #HolmewoodHouse #BoardingLegacy #HolmewoodAlumni #OldHolmewoodians #PrepSchool #EndOfAnEra #QuietLegend #NewBeginnings...
The Swim School holds classes for children of all abilities and is open to Holmewood pupils as well as the wider community and takes places after the Holmewood school day has finished and on a Saturday morning.
Holmewood House School has been running holiday courses since 1998. We aim to offer a wide variety of courses for children aged 5-12 in a secure and relaxed environment.
Holmewood House provides a broad, well-balanced curriculum with outstanding teachers in what is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and children allows staff to get to know and understand the individual needs of each and every child.
TESTIMONIALS WHAT OUR STUDENTS & PARENTS HAVE TO SAY
Parent
Just wanted to express our thanks for this term. What a year! We’ve been utterly impressed by HH’s approach and care. We feel very grateful to be at this school and for the wonderful start in life it has given our children.
Prospective Parent
We both through that the school was superb – in fact as we were driving off of the property, we remarked that it was faultless across the board. We both feel that our children would thrive at Holmewood.
Pupil
“I love having Mojo the PAT Dog in my classroom, he listens to me read.”
Parent
“Our son ia a typical boy – great at maths, loves sports, hates writing!! But one of the teachers spotted that it was more than this … he was assessed and has dyslexia. Contrary to what many people may think, both we and the school see this positively – with the support of the Learning Support team, he now has a greater chance of reaching his true academic potential. Already, as a result of typing rather than doing handwritten work, he has discovered a new found love of creative writing and huge confidence in comprehension.”
Pupil
“I like playing in the garden and growing flowers and vegetables.”
Pupil
“The amount of opportunities we are offered is incredible and the teachers are all very helpful and friendly.”
Parent
“Communication at Holmewood is very good and they offer a number of opportunities each term for parents to attend both educational and pastoral forums.”
Pupil
“Holmewood house is a very good school which helps pupils feel at home and can adapt to suit you. I enjoy maths the most because my teacher makes you try to do things for yourself and he is very supportive.”
Parent
“I feel privileged to send my children to a school where teachers care so much and are able to work in such small class sizes.”
Age 18
I do believe that all my successes in life so far stem from my years at Holmewood. As well as providing a brilliant academic base, the nurturing from the teachers is like nothing else, and I cannot thank you enough for that.
Parent
“Holmewood offers a unique education in a safe and supportive environment for children of all ages.”
Parent
The chaperone service that Holmewood House offers has meant that our son has been able to access the best of both worlds, a country boarding school during the week where he can enjoy the space and facilities which are very hard to come by in London and then is able to come home every Friday to enjoy a full weekend with family. It is extremely convenient to be able to pick him up & drop off from central London & is workable on top of the other commitments I have! He looks forward to his trips on the train where he gets any unfinished homework done and then is able to relax at home
