Hilden Grange School[1]

Results

No published data for this school.

Ofsted

No published data for this school.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Sibling priority

priority given to siblings of existing pupils 2026-10-14[2]

Sibling policy

If class lists are full at any stage, pupils are placed on a waiting list. Parents are contacted if a place becomes available. Waiting list priority is given to siblings of existing pupils. 2026-10-14[2]

Character & practicalities

Type

Other independent school[1]

Ages

2–13[1]

Boys / girls

Mixed[1]

Admissions

Selective[1]

Sixth form

No[1]

Boarding

No boarders[1]

Capacity

370[1]

Local authority

Kent[1]

Website

www.hildengrange.co.uk[1]

District

Tonbridge and Malling[3]

Postcode

TN10 3BX[1]

URN

118973[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll

290 2024/25[4]

SEN support

31.7% 2024/25[4]

EHC plan

0.3% 2024/25[4]

Free school meals in the last 6 years

0% 2024/25[4]

Practicalities

Admissions contact

The school's admissions contact details are telephone: 01732 352706 and email: office@hildengrange.co.uk. 2026-10-14[5]

Occasional places

The school is typically fully enrolled, but occasional places become available due to relocation or changing family circumstances. 2026-10-14[5]

Routes to senior schools

Automatic place at 11+/13+: Inspired Education group boarding schools (any Inspired secondary boarding school, UK or abroad; none on the map)

Group-wide marketing claim on the school's homepage; no named schools, criteria or process given. Not a route to Tonbridge/Kent grammars. Inspired learners are automatically accepted into any of the Group’s premium boarding schools at the secondary school level. 2026-10-14[6]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic

the high achievements of pupils in their entrance examinations to senior schools.[7]

Warmth

They ensure that pupils experience warm and positive relationships at school and that individual pupils are valued.[7]

Pastoral care

There are thorough systems in place to support pupils’ positive mental health. Leaders provide a variety of facilities to help pupils who might be feeling low, including counselling sessions, a wellbeing hub and peer mentors.[7]

Behaviour

Behaviour management is effective. Pupils behave well and are polite and respectful. Instances of bullying are rare.[7]

Learning support

This results in the drawing up of detailed plans to support individual pupils in class. Teachers make effective use of specific targets to ensure that pupils who have SEND make good progress.[7]

Enrichment

The curriculum is supplemented by the many clubs that are on offer, including gardening, running and dance.[7]

Pupil voice

They listen to the views of pupils, parents and staff so that their decisions and actions reflect consideration of the perspectives of the whole school community.[7]

Independence

encouraging them to think critically and to deepen their subject knowledge, understanding and skills.[7]

Collaboration

Pupils are taught how to collaborate when working together in the classroom and also when playing in teams during sport. the introduction of trained peer mentors enables older pupils to add to the support provided for younger pupils’ emotional wellbeing.[7]

Structure

Each class democratically agrees their own class rules that enable them to establish suitable boundaries for their actions.[7]

Diversity

The school has identified English as an additional language for 38 pupils. Leaders foster an inclusive environment by promoting the principle that diversity should be celebrated[7]

Sport

The structured physical education (PE) programme enables pupils to acquire skills in balance, coordination, swimming and a variety of sports[7]

Performing arts

Music is a prominent feature of the curriculum and music provision includes a variety of opportunities for pupils to perform in ensembles at school. develop pupils’ opportunities to sing at venues outside of school.[7]