Somerhill A GSG School
- Somerhill
Tonbridge
Kent
TN11 0NJ - Head: Duncan Sinclair
- T 01732 352124
- F 01732 363381
- E Admissions@somerhill.org
- W www.somerhill.org/
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 13.
- Read about the best schools in Kent
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Kent
- Pupils: Yardley Court – 239 boys; Derwent Lodge – 132 girls; Pre-prep – 227; Total 598
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £14,424 - £19,866 pa (last updated on 16/01/2025)
- Open days: October/February/May
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Outdoor learning is key throughout, though not in a luddite way – with, eg digital literacy equally prioritised. ‘When they come inside and get on their gadgets, I want to see their muddy knees,’ says head. Clubs not just for pupils – we briefly interrupted a spirited but friendly lunchtime Dungeons and Dragons game between staff! Families are a mixed demographic – ‘mostly former Londoners and local families,’ say parents. They describe themselves as ‘honest, down-to-earth and helpful to new parents’. Atmosphere is close-knit and caring, with children fizzing with excitement when talking about their school, telling us...
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2017, Duncan Sinclair MA HDE, previously head of Taunton School Prep and before that deputy head at St Michael’s Prep in Otford, where his focus was pastoral care. Grew up in South Africa, where he studied English and environmental science , then a higher diploma in education, at the University of Cape Town. Started his teaching career in Cape Town, where he also coached cricket, rugby and athletics – and he played semi-professional rugby for Western Province. Moved to UK in 2002 to join St Michael’s. Has an MA in educational leadership and management.
Self-confessed ‘BFG but with a serious side’. Often seen whizzing around Somerhill grounds on his bike, he’s an avuncular, all-action head. Keen to take in all facets of school-life, regularly attending musical soirees and sports matches...
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Special Education Needs
We have four specialists working in the SEN department. Pupils are normally seen by withdrawal either in one to one situations or in small groups. Support is provided primarily for pupils with dyslexia and dyscalculia but we also have experience helping boys and girls with elements of mild Aspergers and ADD/ADHD. Nov 09.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School | 2024 | 3 |
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