Benenden School

Cranbrook, Kent

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1923

Founded

11 - 18

Age range

Girls

School type

£19,738 - £21,711

Boarding / term

In short

Benenden School is a girls boarding and day school in Cranbrook, Kent, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1923. Boarding fees are £19,738 - £21,711 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type: Girls boarding & day
Boarders from: 11 - 18
Ethos: Church of England
Guardian required: Yes

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About

About Benenden

The story, ethos and character of Benenden.

Setting: Rural
Ethos: Church of England
Head: Ms Rachel Bailey

Benenden, identified by Spear's as one of the world's leading boarding schools for the third consecutive year, offers girls aged 11-18 A Complete Education. Founded in 1923 and set in 250 acres of Kent parkland, just an hour from London, it has 550 students, 90% of whom are boarders, with many staff living on site.

Life at Benenden ensures every student embraces the opportunities of a busy boarding environment and strives to achieve their best. Alongside outstanding pastoral provision, state-of-the-art facilities and excellent academic results, Benenden fosters intellectual curiosity and shapes future generations of successful, visionary women.

At the heart of Benenden's ethos lies a culture grounded in the values of confidence, compassion, courage and courtesy, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among students and staff alike. Set in a stunning rural location, the School occupies 250 acres of beautiful Kentish parkland, with an iconic Grade II listed main building that provides an inspiring backdrop for learning and personal growth.

Benenden offers an outstanding range of facilities, including a state-of-the-art Science Centre, extensive sports pitches, a modern theatre and a concert hall, ensuring every student has the opportunity to explore and excel in her chosen interests.