Holmewood House School
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| Holmewood House School | |
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| Type | Preparatory School |
| Motto | Constantia Praesta Excel by Perseverance |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Inter-Denominational |
| Established | 1945 |
| Chairman of Governors | Michael Evans |
| Headmaster | Andrew Corbett (1998) |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 3 to 13 |
| Enrollment | c.440 |
| Houses | Oak, Cedar, Beech, Cob, Yew, Ash |
| Colour(s) | Dark Blue and Light Blue |
| Publication | The Holmewoodian |
| Website | http://www.holmewood.kent.sch.uk |
Holmewood House School is an IAPS independent, co-educational Preparatory School for boys and girls aged 3 - 13, located in Langton Green, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
History
Founded in 1945, Holmewood House School occupies a Decimus Burton mansion first built in 1827 and set in 32 acres. The school began as an all-boys preparatory school; co-education started in 1989 and there are now approximately 440 pupils.
Headmasters
- John Collings 1945 - 1959
- Robert Bairamian 1959 - 1974
- John Liversedge 1975 - 1979
- David Ives 1980 - 1998
- Andrew Corbett 1998 -
Academic
Pupils are prepared for entry to senior independent schools at age thirteen, through Common Entrance or Scholarship examinations, as well as for entry to local maintained schools at eleven. The main destination schools are Tonbridge, The King's School Canterbury, Eastbourne College, Sevenoaks School and Benenden School.
Sport and activities
Boys' sports include rugby, soccer, hockey and cricket. Girls participate in hockey, netball and rounders. School teams compete in local and national events, including IAPS tournaments. Other sports and activities include shooting, pop lacrosse, squash, table tennis, judo, indoor hockey, swimming, archery and gymnastics, art, drama, music, design technology, ballet, modern dance, ICT, maths, needlework, chess and cookery.
Music groups include several choirs, orchestras, wind and jazz ensembles, a swing band and chamber groups.
Drama performances take place during most terms. The school is a centre for LAMDA and many pupils take their exams.
Art and Design Technology Departments use a wide range of two and three-dimensional media, from gouache and watercolours to silk screen and digital photography.
Notable Old Holmewoodians
- Tristan Gemmill, Actor
- Shane MacGowan, Musician
- Femi Fani-Kayode Nigerian lawyer and politician
Notable Former Staff
- Sir Patrick Moore,CBE Astronomer and television presenter
References
External links
- Holmewood House School website
- Independent Association of Preparatory Schools website
- Ofsted Boarding Inspection Report - February 2009
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