Armed Forces Families

Holmewood House is a leading co-educational Prep School, set within 32 acres of glorious grounds in Tunbridge Wells. Only 50 minutes by train from the centre of London with easy access to airports, Holmewood combines academic rigour with the superb facilities of a country prep in an outstanding family atmosphere.

With 80 years of boarding heritage, Holmewood House is trusted by a growing number of military families. At Holmewood, your child becomes part of a warm, vibrant boarding community. A true home-from-home, children feel a deep sense of belonging. Our experienced staff understand the unique challenges faced by military families, providing support for not just the child, but parents too.

Leading the way in prep school boarding, we refurbished our boarding house in August 2025 to include a bright and airy common room, modern kitchen, cinema room with projector, and cosy comfortable bedrooms. All overseen by our new Head of Boarding, Caolan Wukics, and his partner Isobel, and their Cavapoo Ralph.

Learn more about our boarding facilities here.

Simple Fee Structure

• Families eligible for CEA will only pay 10% of our boarding fee. Another great benefit for parents is our Financial Manager, Mike Catt, can help you navigate the CEA application process.

• Full, weekly and flexi boarding from Years 3 – 8 (ages 7 – 13) in our newly refurbished boarding house

• Door to door chaperone service for weekly boarders

• Consistently high academic standards and entry to leading independent senior schools

• Shortlisted for 2025 TES Awards in both the Prep School of the Year and Head of the Year categories

• Over 120 amazing co-curricular opportunities and exciting weekend programme

But don’t just take our word for it, please come and visit and see for yourself how Holmewood could be the right fit for your family.

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TWO UPCOMING EVENTS; FOR EARLY YEARS AND WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING

MONDAY 16th MARCH 2026 NURSERY AND RECEPTION – SMALL GROUP TOUR FOR PARENTS

Please join us on Monday 16th March at 9.30 for a tour of our Nursery and Reception classes and meet our wonderful Early Years staff.

To book your place click here or contact admissions on admissions@holmewoodhouse.co.uk

OPEN MORNING FRIDAY 15TH MAY 2026 9.30AM – 12.00PM

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our Head, Ruth O’Sullivan, teachers, boarding and admissions staff. You will also experience a pupil-led tour and explore what makes our school so special.

If you’d like to join us, please click here or contact admissions on admissions@holmewoodhouse.co.uk