Benenden School

Kent, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
  • British
  • A Level
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About

Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18 in Kent, set in 250 acres of parkland about an hour from London. Founded in 1923, it offers a co-curricular programme of more than 150 activities and reports GCSE and A Level results.

Key facts

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Private Bilingual school

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    British · A Level

  • Ages

    Ages 11–18

  • Students

    550

  • Type

    Bilingual school

Founded
1923
Gender
Girls
Boarding
Yes

Fees

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2026-27 school year

GradePer term
Boarding (per term)GBP 21,300
Day (per term)GBP 15,400

The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)

Admissions

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Scholarships
Yes
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explained

  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Service

Campus and school life

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Sports

  • Lacrosse
  • Athletics

Arts

  • Music
  • Drama

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