Welcome to Hillview School for Girls

The Hillview Sixth Form prides itself on the diversity of its curriculum and the support and guidance that it gives all its students new and old. Our learning programmes are supported by a strong team of mentors that are trained to support Sixth Formers in their studies and development into adulthood. Our range of A Levels, Btecs and Diplomas are complemented by our enrichment programme of certified courses that both offer enhancement to the student and to potential university offers.To support our students, we deliver the “A Level Mindset” programme which helps them acquire the characteristics and attributes that are required to succeed in Sixth Form and beyond. Our facilities are tailored to the needs of our Sixth Formers and were designed by our Sixth Formers to create an ideal environment in which to study and flourish. We offer a range of IT suites (including a Creative Arts suite with Apple Macs), a large Study Centre, a café/social space, full use of the school library, as well as a mini cinema and a gym.The Hillview Sixth Form has a fantastic atmosphere and represents the dynamic, stimulating and supportive learning environment that we are proud to offer the young people of Tonbridge and beyond.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Girls

No. of Students

1,544 Total

No. of Boys

73 (4.7%)

No. of Girls

1,471 (95.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

7.9%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.98%

A*/A grades

10.3%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

90%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:30%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:58%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

51%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:92%
England:63%

Further education

School:8%
England:4%

Employment

School:30%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Applications

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 20, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Oct 27 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holidays

Apr 3 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holidays

Jul 22 - Aug 28


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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The extracurricular clubs at Hillview offer students invaluable opportunities to cultivate skills beyond the classroom, such as leadership, teamwork, and time management. With over 80 hours of clubs available each week, students can choose from a diverse range of activities, including Photography, Trampolining, Poetry, Lego Robotics, Cheerleading, Drama, Orchestra, Textiles, and many more.

Photography
Trampolining
Lego Robotics
Drama
Cheerleading

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls