Solefield School
URN: 118981 • Sevenoaks TN13 1PH
Overview
- Name
- Solefield School
- URN
- 118981
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen McClure (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01732452142
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Solefields Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1PH
Summary
Solefield School is an independent co-educational preparatory school located in Sevenoaks, Kent, catering to children aged 3-13. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes personal values such as kindness, integrity, and emotional resilience. With a small class size averaging 12-14 students, Solefield focuses on individual attention, helping each child discover and develop their unique talents.
Academically, Solefield School has a strong track record, with pupils achieving excellent results at ages 11 and 13, securing places at prestigious senior schools including The Judd School and Sevenoaks School. The curriculum is designed to engage students actively, particularly in early years, where children make significant progress in literacy and numeracy.
Pastoral care is a cornerstone of Solefield's ethos, having received the Wellbeing Award for Schools. The school community is further enriched by the presence of wellbeing dogs, which contribute to a supportive atmosphere. Overall, Solefield School aims to cultivate a love of learning while prioritising the wellbeing of its students.
Academically, Solefield School has a strong track record, with pupils achieving excellent results at ages 11 and 13, securing places at prestigious senior schools including The Judd School and Sevenoaks School. The curriculum is designed to engage students actively, particularly in early years, where children make significant progress in literacy and numeracy.
Pastoral care is a cornerstone of Solefield's ethos, having received the Wellbeing Award for Schools. The school community is further enriched by the presence of wellbeing dogs, which contribute to a supportive atmosphere. Overall, Solefield School aims to cultivate a love of learning while prioritising the wellbeing of its students.
Useful links
- Staff & Local Governors (governance)
- 11+ or 13+ We give your child the time to develop and you the time to choose. Our pupils achieve excellent results for grammar (11+). Our success rate for places at independent senior school is proven for pupils choosing to stay until 13. (sen)
- Destination Schools Our pupils secure places to a variety of senior schools, including The Judd School, a highly regarded grammar school, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School and Caterham School in Surrey. Click here to find out more. (sen)
- Live Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Download Prospectus (other)
- Solefield Review (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Visit us at our Open Morning We welcome you to join us at our next Open Morning, Saturday 8th November, 9.30am or come for a weekday visit. Click here to book now. (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Knole Development Centre (62.8)
- Grange Park School (58.8)
- White Rocks Farm (58.7)
- Birtley House Independent School (51.0)
- Sevenoaks School (48.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 193 | 157 | 36 | 210 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 146 | 136 | 10 | 190 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 190 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 190 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 141 | 141 | 0 | 190 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 158 | 158 | 0 | 190 | 0.00 |
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