Sevenoaks School
Same Kent area with a comparable local commute
School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Walthamstow Hall is a private secondary-stage school in Sevenoaks, Kent, with a published age range of 7-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 7-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Walthamstow Hall
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Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
A missionary-founded history still shapes Walthamstow Hall's physical and educational character. It began in Walthamstow in 1838 as a home and education for the daughters of missionaries, then moved to Sevenoaks in 1882. Junior, Senior and Sixth Form education serves girls, with nursery and pre-school places also part of the community.
The Holly Bush Lane campus keeps that history visible. The original Arts and Crafts building remains at the heart of the senior setting, alongside a vaulted dining room, the Ship Theatre, science facilities, sports spaces and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. In 2025 the junior phase returned to the senior site in Blackburn House.
Academic life is built around breadth and choice. Years 7 to 9 include a broad curriculum and separate sciences from the first year, followed by flexible I/GCSE options. The Sixth Form offers 26 A Level subjects and the Extended Project Qualification, with seminar-sized teaching groups and room to combine arts and sciences.
Six vertical Houses bring ages together for music, sport, service and friendly competition. Clubs, rehearsals, trips and leadership extend beyond the timetable, while means-tested bursaries include Founders' awards for families in greatest financial need. Walthamstow Hall joins missionary history, girls' education and a creative Sevenoaks campus.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 24.4 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 31.7% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Kent and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 24.4
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.62
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Kent and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 7-19
- Headteacher
- Ms Louise Chamberlain
- Pupil roll
- 416 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent
- Postcode
- TN13 3UL
- Area
- Kent
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Ms Louise Chamberlain
School contact
- School phone
- 01732451334
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01732451334
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
- Papers and stages
- 2 papers
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Paper 1
English, Maths, Non-verbal reasoning, Verbal reasoning, Interview
Year 7 (11+) entry ISEB Pre-Test and interview
There are three elements to the Year 7 entry process: A Head s report is requested from the candidate s current school Candidates are interviewed by a senior member of staff Candidates will sit the ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board) Pre Test in the Autumn Term prior to entry. This adaptive, online, multiple choice test covers English, Maths, non verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning. If a candidate is applying for more than one independent senior school who use the ISEB Pre Test, only one test needs to be sat.
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Paper 2
English, Maths, Interview
Scholarship assessment
Students wishing to apply for a Scholarship are assessed by interview and, where appropriate, audition/practical assessment. In addition to the ISEB entry test, candidates will be invited into Walthamstow Hall to sit scholarship papers in English and Maths.
Published assessment components
English, Maths, Non-verbal reasoning, Verbal reasoning and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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English
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Maths
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Non-verbal reasoning
There are three elements to the Year 7 entry process: A Head s report is requested from the candidate s current school Candidates are interviewed by a senior member of staff Candidates will sit the ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board) Pre Test in the Autumn Term prior to entry. This adaptive, online, multiple choice test covers English, Maths, non verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning. If a candidate is applying for more than one independent senior school who use the ISEB Pre Test, only one test needs to be sat.
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Verbal reasoning
There are three elements to the Year 7 entry process: A Head s report is requested from the candidate s current school Candidates are interviewed by a senior member of staff Candidates will sit the ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board) Pre Test in the Autumn Term prior to entry. This adaptive, online, multiple choice test covers English, Maths, non verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning. If a candidate is applying for more than one independent senior school who use the ISEB Pre Test, only one test needs to be sat.
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Interview
There are three elements to the Year 7 entry process: A Head s report is requested from the candidate s current school Candidates are interviewed by a senior member of staff Candidates will sit the ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board) Pre Test in the Autumn Term prior to entry. This adaptive, online, multiple choice test covers English, Maths, non verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning. If a candidate is applying for more than one independent senior school who use the ISEB Pre Test, only one test needs to be sat.
Application
Application
Key dates
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Year 7 application deadline for September 2027 entry
Friday 2 October 2026
Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.
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Year 7 interviews and ISEB Common Pre-Test or scholarship assessments for September 2027 entry
Interviews September to November 2026; entrance examination and scholarship assessments in November 2026
Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.
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Year 7 offer letters for September 2027 entry
By mid-December 2026
Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.
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Year 9 deferred-entry application deadline for September 2027 entry
Friday 2 October 2026
Route: 13+ / Year 9 deferred entry; entry year: 2027.
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Year 9 deferred-entry entrance and scholarship assessments for September 2027 entry
Autumn Term 2026
Route: 13+ / Year 9 deferred entry; entry year: 2027.
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Year 9 deferred-entry offer letters for September 2027 entry
February half-term 2027
Route: 13+ / Year 9 deferred entry; entry year: 2027.
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Sixth Form scholarship application deadline for 2027 entry
Friday 2 October 2026
Route: 16+ / Sixth Form; entry year: 2027.
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Sixth Form scholarship exams, assessments and interviews for 2027 entry
November 2026
Route: 16+ / Sixth Form; entry year: 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 24.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.62 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 31.7% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 43.87 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 9 December 2024
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 9 December 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Walthamstow Hall handle admissions?
Walthamstow Hall handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Walthamstow Hall?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Walthamstow Hall?
Year 7 application deadline for September 2027 entry: Friday 2 October 2026. Year 7 interviews and ISEB Common Pre-Test or scholarship assessments for September 2027 entry: Interviews September to November 2026; entrance examination and scholarship assessments in November 2026. Year 7 offer letters for September 2027 entry: By mid-December 2026. Year 9 deferred-entry application deadline for September 2027 entry: Friday 2 October 2026. Year 9 deferred-entry entrance and scholarship assessments for September 2027 entry: Autumn Term 2026. Year 9 deferred-entry offer letters for September 2027 entry: February half-term 2027. Sixth Form scholarship application deadline for 2027 entry: Friday 2 October 2026. Sixth Form scholarship exams, assessments and interviews for 2027 entry: November 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Walthamstow Hall?
Walthamstow Hall is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 9 December 2024.