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Benenden School

Cranbrook Road, Benenden, TN17 4AA

Independent school for ages 10–19 in Benenden. Girls intake.

Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls near Cranbrook, Kent, teaching around 530 pupils aged 10 to 19, with a sixth form. Its 2025 ISI inspection found the independent school standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school describes a progressive curriculum intended to prepare students for work and life, a co-curricular programme with more than 150 activities, and pastoral care built around a strong support network and partnership with home.

At A level, the average grade was A- and 41.3% of entries were graded AAB or higher.

Ages 10–19 · All-through
532 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Girls

Open days and visits at Benenden School

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Kent’s deadlines and how to apply →