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Solefield School[1]

Independent · ages 3–13

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Headline results

No headline results are published for this school in the latest two years.

Results

No published data for this school.

Ofsted

Inspected by
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)[2]

ISI inspection

Inspection
February 2024[3]
Framework
Framework from September 2023[3]
Leadership and governance
Standards met[3]
Quality of education
Standards met[3]
Health and wellbeing
Standards met[3]
Social and economic education
Standards met[3]
Safeguarding
Standards met[3]

Leadership and governance

  • ISI recommended: The school should ensure policies and information for parents meet the Standards requirements.

Quality of education

  • ISI recommended: The school should make sure tracking and monitoring is the same across all subjects to help improve learning.

Social and economic education

  • ISI recommended: The school should ensure economic education is consistently provided to all pupils.

Previous ISI inspections: 2023, 2019, 2017, 2011 (2023 report, 2019 report, 2017 report, 2011 report).

ISI's page for this school

Findings of the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), restated in our own words: not ISI's wording. Read the full report on ISI's website.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Sibling priority
siblings of current and future pupils 2026-10-14[4]
Sibling policy
Offers are based on the date of registration, with priority given to siblings of current and future pupils, and children of staff. 2026-10-14[4]

Character & practicalities

Fees

Pre-prep, day
£6,528 a term 2026/27 · Years 1 & 2 · incl. VAT[5]
Prep, day
£7,584–£8,124 a term 2026/27 · Years 3 & 4; Years 5 & 6; Years 7 & 8 · incl. VAT[5]

As published by the school on its own website for the year shown, quoted from our archived copy. Ranges run from the lowest to the highest fee the school lists for that stage. Check the school's current fees before deciding: extras (lunch, trips, exams) and bursaries are not included. Fees are never used to rank schools.

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
3–13[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Admissions
Non-selective[1]
Sixth form
No[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
210[1]
Local authority
Kent[1]
Website
http://www.solefieldschool.org[1]
Nursery classes
Has Nursery Classes[2]
Special classes
No Special Classes[2]
Section 41 (can be named in an EHC plan)
Not approved[2]
District
Sevenoaks[6]
Postcode
TN13 1PH[1]
URN
118981[1]

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

Pupils

Number on roll
193 2024/25[7]
SEN support
1.6% 2024/25[7]
EHC plan
40.4% 2024/25[7]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[7]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact information for Solefield School is provided via email and phone. 2026-10-14[8]
Occasional places
Solefield School has limited availability across the school with waiting lists in some year groups. 2026-10-14[8]
Open events
Solefield School hosts Saturday Open Mornings on 7th November 2026 and 13th March 2027 at 9.30am. Entry Sept 2027[9]

Routes to senior schools

No preferential route at 11+/13+: Sevenoaks School (same proprietor; no stated entry route)
Solefield School (DfE number 886/6038), is a member of the Sevenoaks Family of Schools and legally part of Sevenoaks School 2026-10-14[10]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
Pupils attain well for their age and make good progress from their starting points.[11]
Warmth
Pupils feel well supported by adults who know them personally and actively encourage their participation in school activities. Kindness is seen as important and pupils give kindness awards to each other.[11]
Pastoral care
There is wide-ranging provision to support pupils’ mental health and wellbeing, including teaching them to understand their emotions. Support is provided in a variety of ways including through the school’s wellbeing dogs, wellbeing lessons and hubs[11]
Behaviour
Pupils behave well and understand the effect their actions may have on others.[11]
Learning support
Teachers plan appropriate activities and use teaching assistants well to support pupils who have SEND, enabling them to make progress in line with their peers[11]
Enrichment
There is a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme which is valued by both pupils and parents.[11]
Pupil voice
Pupils respond positively to these initiatives and feel that their voices are both heard and valued.[11]
Independence
They provide opportunities for pupils to undertake independent research and follow an area of interest, regardless of whether they ultimately sit for a senior school scholarship.[11]
Collaboration
promoting a collaborative and inclusive school environment where pupil voices are heard and respected.[11]
Structure
Leaders implement the behaviour policy effectively.[11]
Diversity
English is an additional language for a very small proportion of pupils.[11]
Sport
In line with the school ethos, for year groups where inter-school matches are arranged all pupils participate.[11]
Performing arts
Puils also benefit from regular opportunities to participate in music, art and drama.[11]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments (independent schools' inspectorate and provision). Period 2026-10-17, published 2026-10-17. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  3. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-17. Licence: copyright-quoted.
  4. solefieldschool.org: solefieldschool.org — Admissions & EQ Opps Policy 2026 (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    priority given to siblings of current or future pupils, and children of staff. (p. 2)
    Offers are based on the date of registration, with priority given to siblings of current and future pupils, and children of staff. (p. 2)
  5. solefieldschool.org: solefieldschool.org — Fees bursaries. Period 2026-10-17. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (5)
    Years 1 & 2 £6,528 per term (p. 1)
    Year Termly Fee (including VAT) (p. 1)
    Years 3 & 4 £7,584 per term (p. 1)
    Years 5 & 6 £7,992 per term (p. 1)
    Years 7 & 8 £8,124 per term (p. 1)
  6. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  7. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  8. solefieldschool.org: solefieldschool.org — Admissions. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    Please contact our Registrar, Mrs Lindsay Savage either by telephone on 01732 452142 or email [email protected] and visit here to apply. (p. 1)
    Our Registrar, Mrs Savage, is also always pleased to hear from prospective families and can answer any questions about availability, entry points and our admissions process. You can contact her on 01732 452142 or at [email protected]. (p. 1)
    We are experiencing strong demand for places at Solefield, with limited availability across the school and waiting lists in some year groups. (p. 1)
  9. solefieldschool.org: solefieldschool.org — Open day. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    Our Saturday Open Mornings are the perfect opportunity for families considering entry into any year group to experience life at Solefield. Upcoming dates: Saturday 7th November, 2026, 9.30am Saturday 13th March, 2027, 9.30am (p. 1)
    Book your visit here (p. 1)
    Saturday Open Morning (p. 1)
  10. solefieldschool.org: solefieldschool.org — Sevenoaks family. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    Solefield School (DfE number 886/6038), is a member of the Sevenoaks Family of Schools and legally part of Sevenoaks School (p. 1)
  11. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (15)
    In line with the school ethos, for year groups where inter-school matches are arranged all pupils participate (p. 9)
    Pupils feel well supported by adults who know them personally and actively encourage their participation in school activities (p. 5)
    Kindness is seen as important and pupils give kindness awards to each other (p. 9)
    Pupils attain well for their age and make good progress from their starting points (p. 7)
    There is wide-ranging provision to support pupils' mental health and wellbeing, including teaching them to understand their emotions (p. 9)
    Support is provided in a variety of ways including through the school's wellbeing dogs, wellbeing lessons and hubs (p. 9)
    Pupils behave well and understand the effect their actions may have on others (p. 9)
    English is an additional language for a very small proportion of pupils (p. 15)
    Leaders implement the behaviour policy effectively (p. 9)
    There is a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme which is valued by both pupils and parents (p. 8)
    Pupils respond positively to these initiatives and feel that their voices are both heard and valued (p. 3)
    They provide opportunities for pupils to undertake independent research and follow an area of interest, regardless of whether they ultimately sit for a senior school scholarship (p. 7)
    promoting a collaborative and inclusive school environment where pupil voices are heard and respected (p. 12)
    Puils also benefit from regular opportunities to participate in music, art and drama (p. 7)
    Teachers plan appropriate activities and use teaching assistants well to support pupils who have SEND, enabling them to make progress in line with their peers (p. 7)