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St Ronan's

Co-ed

Floreat Saint Ronan's

(Let Saint Ronan's Flourish)

Church of England
Pre-Nursery - Year 8 (Ages 2-13)
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Saint Ronan's is a co-educational preparatory day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 13, located in Hawkhurst, Kent. The school is housed in Tongswood House, a Grade II listed Victorian mansion set within 250 acres of Wealden countryside. Founded in 1883 in Worthing, the school relocated to its current site in 1946. Facilities include an on-site farm, a chapel relocated brick by brick from Sussex, and extensive sports pitches. The school provides a broad education with a particular focus on music, sport, and outdoor learning within its expansive grounds.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Flexi Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Values:
Empathy
Awareness
Perseverance
Curiosity
Imagination
Co-operation

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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+5.6%

St Ronan's's fees are 5.6% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+17.6%

St Ronan's's fees are 17.6% higher than the county average.

Based on 30 schools in Kent and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Ronian
Founded:1883
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 52%/48% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 9.5% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 409 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
Common Entrance to Senior
ABRSM
LAMDA
Scholarships:
Design & Technology
Music
Academic
Art
Drama
Sport
Sports Facilities:
Tennis Court
Table Tennis
Judo
Cross Country Course
Swimming Pool (Outdoor)
Mountain Biking
Badminton Court
Playing Fields
Lacrosse
Rugby Pitch
Hockey Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Ballet Studio
Astroturf Pitch
Yoga Studio
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Drama Studio
Forest School
Outdoor Classroom
Textiles Studio
Dance Studio
Library
Bee-keeping
Allotment
Farm
Chapel

Contact Information

Address

Saint Ronan's School, Water Lane, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 5DJ

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General Enquiries

01580 752271

Admissions

Company Details

Corporate Type:Company Limited by Guarantee (with Charitable Status)
Charitable Status:Charitable
Registered Charity No.:1066420
Registered Company No.:03419744