School profile

The New Beacon School

Other independent school · Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB

Unrated

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 14
Pupils284 of 397 places
GenderBoys
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Sarah Brownsdon
Local authorityKent
Opened01 Jan 1917
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 118955.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils284
Girls4
Boys280
SEN support87
EHC plan3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The New Beacon School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miNot applicableSolefield SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimarySt Thomas' Catholic Primary School, SevenoaksAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.8 miNot applicableSevenoaks SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.1 miPrimaryLady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, SevenoaksVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
1.2 miNot applicableThe Granville SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.5 miNot applicableWalthamstow HallOther independent school
Unrated
1.5 miPrimaryAmherst SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.5 miPrimaryRiverhead Infants' SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.6 miPrimarySevenoaks Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.7 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, SevenoaksVoluntary controlled school
Good

Frequently asked questions about The New Beacon School

How many pupils attend The New Beacon School?

The New Beacon School has 284 pupils aged 2 to 14, with capacity for 397.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.