Address: Marlborough House School, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4PY
Website: www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk
Founded: 1874
Number of Pupils: 250
Ages: Rising 3-13
Fees: Day £9,165 – £18,690 pa; Boarding £20 per night
Head Teacher: Mr Eddy Newton
Religious Affiliation: A broadly Christian ethos
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective. Children are invited for a Taster Day
Contact: Registrar – Mrs Emma Houchin, 01580 753555
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: Prospective parents are welcome to book a private tour through the Admissions office (a Virtual School Tour is also available). In addition, we hold two Open Mornings a year in May and October.
The Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed in line with National Curriculum and Common Entrance requirements, with French, Latin and Spanish offered from Year 5. In Years 7 and 8 we offer the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate providing a skills based curriculum framework.
Games & the Arts
A ‘sport is for all’ approach, complemented by a full-size sports hall, shooting range, outdoor swimming pool and astro, courts and pitches. Art and DT thrive, supported by cross curricular work and producing senior school scholarships in these areas.
Pastoral Care
With small classes, high staff to pupil ratios and ISI rated ‘Excellent’ Pastoral Care, every pupil, from 3 to 13, is known by name and becomes part of the Marlborough House family. The care of our pupils is central to school life and we recognise that only a happy child can truly become a confident and independent learner.
University Places
100% Common Entrance and Cranbrook School entrance exam pass rates, high success rate for senior school scholarships.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Marlborough House is a country Prep school with a distinctly family feel; small enough for everyone to be known and cared for, whilst still embracing the future that our children will be part of. We have an ethos based on developing values and characters; our pupils are given space and time to grow both academically and personally, in a supportive and caring environment.
Outstanding Characteristics
- ISI rated ‘Excellent’ ISI Academic and Pastoral Care
- 100% Common Entrance and 100% Cranbrook School entrance exam pass rates
- High staff to pupil ratios
- Pre-Senior Baccalaureate in Years 7 and 8
- Over 30 acres of beautiful countryside
- Independent Schools of the Year Finalist in 2019 and 2020
