The Skinners' Company
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The Skinners’ Company is one of the most ancient City Livery Companies, with a philanthropic history spanning over 700 years. Based at Skinners' Hall in London, the Company is a major educational provider, responsible for a diverse family of schools ranging from world-renowned independent boarding schools to high-performing primary and secondary academies. The Company provides strategic governance, financial support, and a shared heritage to its schools, ensuring a high standard of education across both the private and state sectors in Kent and London.
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The New Beacon is an independent preparatory day and boarding school for boys aged 4 to 13, located in Sevenoaks, Kent. Founded in 1863 and operating on its current 22-acre semi-rural site since 1900, the school also includes a co-educational nursery. In 2021, it merged with Tonbridge School and is part of the Skinners’ Company group. Facilities include a sports centre, swimming pool, and a purpose-built nursery building. The curriculum provides a balance of academic, creative, and sporting activities. Notable former pupils include the poet Siegfried Sassoon.
Tonbridge School is an independent boarding and day school for boys aged 13 to 18, set within 150 acres of grounds in Kent. Founded in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judde, the school retains historical links with the Worshipful Company of Skinners. The campus features a blend of Victorian Gothic architecture and contemporary facilities, including the Barton Science Centre and the EM Forster Theatre. Academic life is complemented by a wide extracurricular programme and sporting provision; the Tonbridge School Centre was used as a training base for the 2012 Olympic Games.