Life at Tonbridge
![BBC drops in at Tonbridge for Mission Discovery]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553067783/tonbridgeschoolcouk/hrdb13i8wjeba1ke4zjm/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_011.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1553067783/tonbridgeschoolcouk/hrdb13i8wjeba1ke4zjm/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_011.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1553067783/tonbridgeschoolcouk/hrdb13i8wjeba1ke4zjm/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_011.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1553067783/tonbridgeschoolcouk/hrdb13i8wjeba1ke4zjm/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_011.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1553067783/tonbridgeschoolcouk/hrdb13i8wjeba1ke4zjm/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_011.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1553067783/tonbridgeschoolcouk/hrdb13i8wjeba1ke4zjm/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_011.jpg","width":2200}])
BBC South East Today reports from the Barton Science Centre
![Astronaut talks about life on board the ISS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553082314/tonbridgeschoolcouk/rkz9wkye4zcnmb0d7atx/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_031.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1553082314/tonbridgeschoolcouk/rkz9wkye4zcnmb0d7atx/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_031.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1553082314/tonbridgeschoolcouk/rkz9wkye4zcnmb0d7atx/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_031.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1553082314/tonbridgeschoolcouk/rkz9wkye4zcnmb0d7atx/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_031.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1553082314/tonbridgeschoolcouk/rkz9wkye4zcnmb0d7atx/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_031.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1553082314/tonbridgeschoolcouk/rkz9wkye4zcnmb0d7atx/TS_MissionDiscoveryDay1_18-3-19_031.jpg","width":2200}])
Dr Steve Swanson reveals what is like to live and work in space
Tonbridge people
![James Priory]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1538728004/tonbridgeschoolcouk/dbhicifxi2yj2xo6rhim/post-james-priory-550x550.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1538728004/tonbridgeschoolcouk/dbhicifxi2yj2xo6rhim/post-james-priory-550x550.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1538728004/tonbridgeschoolcouk/dbhicifxi2yj2xo6rhim/post-james-priory-550x550.jpg","width":550}])
Tonbridge is a warm, welcoming place, and a beautiful environment in which to live and learn ...
- Headmaster
![Jonas]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1538727929/tonbridgeschoolcouk/vnmwsh6du61aeqrcthff/post-jonas-freeman-550x550.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1538727929/tonbridgeschoolcouk/vnmwsh6du61aeqrcthff/post-jonas-freeman-550x550.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1538727929/tonbridgeschoolcouk/vnmwsh6du61aeqrcthff/post-jonas-freeman-550x550.jpg","width":550}])
As a boarder I have to make my own decisions, which is great preparation for life ...
- Year 10
![Josie Green]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1538727953/tonbridgeschoolcouk/uwqnot38wiyi8ejtjlwd/post-josie-green-550x550.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1538727953/tonbridgeschoolcouk/uwqnot38wiyi8ejtjlwd/post-josie-green-550x550.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1538727953/tonbridgeschoolcouk/uwqnot38wiyi8ejtjlwd/post-josie-green-550x550.jpg","width":550}])
Boys have access to a wealth of experiences and opportunities ...
- Lower Master / Geography Teacher
![Gavin Bruce]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1538727832/tonbridgeschoolcouk/lq5h2ktor60cbo4nhxox/post-gavin-bruce-550x550.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1538727832/tonbridgeschoolcouk/lq5h2ktor60cbo4nhxox/post-gavin-bruce-550x550.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1538727832/tonbridgeschoolcouk/lq5h2ktor60cbo4nhxox/post-gavin-bruce-550x550.jpg","width":550}])
The vibrant mix of professional shows and student work produces an inspiring environment ...
- Director of Theatre
![Richard Evans]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1538727886/tonbridgeschoolcouk/yif99fwa0chfok8l1epg/post-richard-evans-550x550.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1538727886/tonbridgeschoolcouk/yif99fwa0chfok8l1epg/post-richard-evans-550x550.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1538727886/tonbridgeschoolcouk/yif99fwa0chfok8l1epg/post-richard-evans-550x550.jpg","width":550}])
What strikes me is the extraordinary balance: the nurturing of independence while providing careful support ...
- Housemaster
![Helen Precious]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1538727906/tonbridgeschoolcouk/ijv3gbdfovvnovovv69g/post-helen-precious-550x550.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1538727906/tonbridgeschoolcouk/ijv3gbdfovvnovovv69g/post-helen-precious-550x550.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1538727906/tonbridgeschoolcouk/ijv3gbdfovvnovovv69g/post-helen-precious-550x550.jpg","width":550}])
I'm always astounded at the camaraderie that the boys develop in their time at the school ...
- Head Librarian
The Tonbridge Difference
789
Boys at the school, from more than 20 countries
98%
Boys achieving a place at leading universities, including Oxbridge (based on last ten years)
12
Houses at the school, with 7 Boarding and 5 Day
91%
A* / A grades, or equivalent, achieved at GCSE in 2018
21,975
Volunteering hours given by staff and boys to local and international community (2017-18)
30
Approximate miles from Tonbridge to London
Get in Touch
Find us
Tonbridge School
High Street, Tonbridge
Kent, TN9 1JP
England
Telephone: + 44 (0)1732 365555
E-mail: hmsec@tonbridge-school.org