Sevenoaks Preparatory School
Sevenoaks Prep School is a co-educational, day preparatory school for 385 pupils aged 2–13 in Sevenoaks in south-east England. It is situated in the London commuter belt. The nursery, pre-prep and prep schools enjoy the same spacious site and share a common ethos of strong pastoral care, yet each has its own distinctive character. The children are encouraged to get involved in all aspects of school life and to work and play according to the Way of Life.
| Sevenoaks Preparatory School | |
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Godden Green Sevenoaks , Kent , TN15 0JU England | |
| Coordinates | 51°16′05″N 0°13′34″E |
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| Type | Independent preparatory day school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1919 |
| Department for Education URN | 118953 Tables |
| Head teacher | Luke Harrison |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 2 to 13 |
| Enrolment | 385 |
| Website | http://www.theprep.org.uk/ |
The school is situated on the Sackville estate, on grounds bordering the park of Knole House. It was founded in 1919 and has been at its current site since 1968.
Notable former pupils and teachers
- Jim Carmichael: drummer with the band Freak Power;[1] international hit: "Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out" 1995 (Levi's TV advertisement background music, Top of the Pops)
- Dan Clews: singer-songwriter;[2] associations with the Swedish group The Stars Above
- Mike Conway: 2006 Champion in British Formula 3 international motor racing, British karting Formula A champion, Formula Renault champion 2004[3]
- Paul Downton: First Class and Test cricketer (off-break bowler, wicket-keeper), Kent, Middlesex, MCC and England
- James Graham-Brown: County Cricket for Kent, Derbyshire and Dorset[4]
- Professor Robin Graham-Brown: dermatologist, editor of ''British Journal of Dermatology'', President of British Association of Dermatologists
- John Hemming-Clark: politician and author[5]
- Brian Kinsey: former captain of Charlton Athletic F.C.;[6] played 418 matches for Charlton from 1956 to 1971
- Martin Purdy: professional rugby player, position lock; England Under-16, Under-18, Under-21 teams, London Wasps (2003–2007),[7] Bath Rugby (2007–),[8] Under-17 Kent County cricketer, County-standard javelin throw
- Stefan Purdy:[9] shot put champion 1969; professional rugby, playing for Surrey, Sussex, Harlequin F.C. and London Wasps
- Mark Sheffield: yachtsman,[10] Whitbread Round the World Race, Admirals Cup
- Spencer James: radio presenter,[11] media personality
- Ian Walker: British Yachtsman of the Year 2001, double Olympic Games silver medallist, skipper of the GBR Challenge to the Americas Cup 2002[12]
External links
- School website
- Profile on the ISC website
- ISI inspection reports
- Early years Ofsted inspection reports
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