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
Congratulations to our Pre-Prep Joie de Vivre winners: Reception – Wilf Year 1 – Theo Year 2 – Lauren This special award celebrates children with that extra spark - a love for life that`s impossible to define but easy to feel. These wonderful children bounce into school each day, radiating happiness, kindness, and pure joy. Well done to our winners, and to all our amazing children who make our school such a joyful and special place! Wishing everyone a happy Easter holiday and we look forward to your return. #happyeaster #endofterm #easterbreak #holmewoodhouseschool
Congratulations to our Pre-Prep Joie de Vivre winners: Reception – Wilf Year 1 – Theo Year 2 – Lauren This special award celebrates children with that extra spark - a love for life that`s impossible to define but easy to feel. These wonderful children bounce into school each day, radiating happiness, kindness, and pure joy. Well done to our winners, and to all our amazing children who make our school such a joyful and special place! Wishing everyone a happy Easter holiday and we look forward to your return. #happyeaster #endofterm #easterbreak #holmewoodhouseschool...
We are delighted to announce that Holmewood House has been shortlisted for the Boarding Schools` Association (BSA) Supporting Excellence Awards in the Boarding House Extension or Refurbishment category. "This recognition is the result of a tremendous amount of hard work and represents a significant milestone in our boarding journey. It`s incredibly fulfilling for everyone who made the decision to reinvest in boarding at Holmewood, and I feel privileged to be part of this journey. The future of boarding at Holmewood is bright, and this nomination reflects the quality of what we`re building together" - Caolan Wukics, Head of Boarding. This shortlisting is testament to the welcoming environment, the fantastic team who make it all possible, and the genuine appetite for boarding at Holmewood. It`s incredibly exciting to see so many pupils embracing boarding life and making the most of everything it offers. Thank you to @bsaboarding for the shortlisting. #BSABoarding #PrepSchoolBoarding #UKPrepSchool #ILoveBoarding #HolmewoodHouseSchool #TunbridgeWells
We are delighted to announce that Holmewood House has been shortlisted for the Boarding Schools` Association (BSA) Supporting Excellence Awards in the Boarding House Extension or Refurbishment category. "This recognition is the result of a tremendous amount of hard work and represents a significant milestone in our boarding journey. It`s incredibly fulfilling for everyone who made the decision to reinvest in boarding at Holmewood, and I feel privileged to be part of this journey. The future of boarding at Holmewood is bright, and this nomination reflects the quality of what we`re building together" - Caolan Wukics, Head of Boarding. This shortlisting is testament to the welcoming environment, the fantastic team who make it all possible, and the genuine appetite for boarding at Holmewood. It`s incredibly exciting to see so many pupils embracing boarding life and making the most of everything it offers. Thank you to @bsaboarding for the shortlisting. #BSABoarding #PrepSchoolBoarding #UKPrepSchool #ILoveBoarding #HolmewoodHouseSchool #TunbridgeWells...
We are excited to share our new boarding film with you!
This wonderful film provides a small window into our modern boarding experience here at Holmewood. Hear first hand how boarders gain independence and confidence, learn to live alongside friends, enjoy the structure of a good routine, and settle into a real home-from-home.
View the full film on our website, or the link on Linktree in the bio. To find out more, book a private tour or come to our Open Morning on 15th May (both bookable via the link in bio).
“Boarding at Holmewood is an adventure. Let the adventure begin” - Mr Wukics, Head of Boarding.
We are excited to share our new boarding film with you!
This wonderful film provides a small window into our modern boarding experience here at Holmewood. Hear first hand how boarders gain independence and confidence, learn to live alongside friends, enjoy the structure of a good routine, and settle into a real home-from-home.
View the full film on our website, or the link on Linktree in the bio. To find out more, book a private tour or come to our Open Morning on 15th May (both bookable via the link in bio).
“Boarding at Holmewood is an adventure. Let the adventure begin” - Mr Wukics, Head of Boarding.
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
“Thank you for your ongoing efforts in making Holmewood such a safe and nurturing place to grow, take risks, make mistakes and be curious, where the children are well known by their teachers and your team to help them navigate their course to growing confidence, leadership and empathy for helping others”.
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
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WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING 15th May 2026
OPEN MORNING FRIDAY 15TH MAY 2026 9.30AM – 12.00PM
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our Head, Ruth O’Sullivan, teachers, boarding and admissions staff. You will also experience a pupil-led tour and explore what makes our school so special.