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The New Beacon Prep School in Sevenoaks
We pride ourselves on being a leading prep school in Sevenoaks, Kent, offering an exceptional education tailored to every stage of a boy’s development.
Divided into distinct sections, our school provides a nurturing and dynamic environment where boys progress seamlessly through new challenges and opportunities. Recognised as one of the UK best prep schools, we combine academic excellence with a rich co-curricular programme, making us a top choice for families seeking private prep schools in Sevenoaks, Kent, UK. With a commitment to fostering independence, confidence, and a love for learning, we prepare boys for a bright and successful future.
Our Prep School
At The New Beacon Prep School, we provide a close-knit, nurturing environment within a larger school community. Our school is divided into five distinct sections, each offering its own identity and atmosphere. This unique structure allows boys to feel part of a smaller, supportive community while benefiting from the resources and opportunities of one of the UK best prep schools. As boys progress through each stage, they are met with new challenges, fostering growth, confidence, and academic excellence.
The New Beacon Nursery welcomes girls and boys from 2 – 4 years and provides a nurturing, play-based environment, while the step up to Reception for boys aged 4 – 5 allows for structured learning, yet still fun and engaging.
The Pre-Prep nurtures confidence, curiosity, and core skills, ensuring boys thrive in a supportive and enriching environment.
The Junior School fosters independence, curiosity, and teamwork, offering boys a broad range of academic and co-curricular opportunities.
The Middle School challenges boys to grow academically, creatively, and socially, preparing them for future success.
The Senior School shapes confident, well-rounded boys, ready for academic success and life’s next challenges.
Destination Schools
When it comes to the difficult choices regarding senior school at the ages of 11 or 13, we are here to support parents in finding the right choice for their child. It is absolutely imperative that parents and the school work together in identifying the right school for each child and to assist with the decision-making process. Our Head of Middle School is also our Tracking and Transition lead and will work with the boys and their parents to find the right school for each child. This will also include preparing for the various entry requirements, assessments and interviews.
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Independent Reviews
The Good Schools Guide, 2025
Review Summary
“The school works hard to develop confidence and self-belief and is good at spotting potential – ‘my son would not get on the stage when he joined but now has the main part in the school play’, .”
Talk Education
School Review
There’s a lovely family feel at this all-boys prep in Sevenoaks which has strong community ties, including with the local girls’ schools. Solidly academic with a great sporting reputation and excellent pastoral care, it mixes tradition and innovation with aplomb, producing happy, purposeful and well-rounded pupils…
Talk Education
Nursery Review
Children can join the Nursery in the term they turn three and are encouraged to do three sessions a week to ensure they settle in. The current site is a short walk from the main school building and includes a bright, spacious room leading to a covered outdoor space where little ones can socialise, play and learn…