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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
51%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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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
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Enrichment Activities
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