Cobham Hall
Cobham Hall is a co-ed boarding and day school in Gravesend, Kent, educating pupils aged 11 - 19 and founded in 1962. Boarding fees are £15,725 - £17,565 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 19
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Cobham Hall
The story, ethos and character of Cobham Hall.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Barrett
Welcome to Cobham Hall Cobham Hall is a Day and Boarding School for girls and boys aged 11-19, offering a nurturing environment where students grow academically, personally and with global understanding. The School is set within a beautiful 16th-century manor withing 150 acres of historic parkland, just 30-minutes from central London.
Cobham Hall combines an idyllic rural setting with excellent connections to London. Here, students are encouraged to be themselves, try new experiences and and build the confidence and skills to success in a changing world. Our approach is guided by the Round Square IDEALS and our Personal Discover Framework, supporting students to develop character, curiosity and wellbeing alongside strong academic foundations.
Small class sizes (between 10-15), exceptional teaching and a rich co-curricular programme help every student explore their interests and reach their potential.
Our alumnae include Olympic gold medallist Kate French, BBC journalist Mishal Husain and Baroness Kate Fall. Entry Points to The School We are excited about new programmes for international students: - Three year Sixth Form Foundation Programme: A bespoke pathway for academically able students who need with English to gain A Levels and places at top universities.- One year International Foundation Art and Design course from September 2026 in partnership with NCUK where a pathway to a university creative arts degree is guaranteed*.
- On-site Football Academy: Led by a UEFA-qualified coach, enabling students to combine academic study with professional-level football training. We also continue to offer flexible pathways for boys and girls aged 11-19, Full-time Day and Boarding, Short-Stay Programmes (1-2 terms of a full academic year), and Immersion Programmes (running throughout the academic year from 2,3 and 4-weeks.
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Academics at Cobham Hall
What pupils study at Cobham Hall — and where it takes them.
in order to join a short-term modified programme. The EAL staff liaise regularly with subject teachers and may offer subject-specific when necessary, especially in the revision period before summer examinations. Overseas students take an English test as part of the admissions process and are tested again on arrival.
Teaching is in small or occasionally on a one-to-one basis. At GCSE level, students whose first is not English will be tested at the beginning of Year 10 to determine whether they will take the standard GCSE English Courses in English Language and English Literature, or whether they will study the IGCSE in English as a Second Language.
Programmes offered
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Where our leavers go
True to the international ethos of Cobham Hall, our students have scattered across the world. We have had students accepted to many of the UK's top institutions.
The majority of students secure their first choice, from acclaimed highly academic Russell Group universities such as Cambridge, Oxford and Exeter, through the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, to specialist institutions such as the Royal College of Surgeons.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Cobham Hall
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Cobham Hall.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 2, Boys 1, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Pastoral care and staffing Rated "excellent" by the Independent Schools' Inspectorate, Cobham Hall's pastoral care is supportive and nurturing. That's why our size is of such benefit; when everyone knows everyone else, and when Sixth Form students happily chat to Year 7 girls, you feel like part of a unique family.
We believe it is our role to look after not just our students' academic education, but and nurture the development of the whole . Central to our ethos is the belief that to learn and develop effectively, students need to be happy and comfortable in their environment.
A genuine home away from home
When we ask our boarders what words they would use to describe Cobham Hall Boarding, we get 'never boring', 'friends forever' and 'laughter'. From outings with other Year Groups to whole School events, our Boarding community is, as you'd expect, a family.
Whether a Boarder or a day student, there are 'Buddies' - students allocated from the year above to help you settle in. There are also Heads of House, chosen by their peers to act as liaisons between the students and the Houseparents, and of course, the Houseparents themselves, always armed with a smile and a ready ear to listen - whether you need a serious chat or a someone to share a joke with.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Cobham Hall admissions
How children join Cobham Hall, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
We guide you through entrance assessments and interviews, and handle visas and guardianship if needed.
What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Cobham Hall is a non-selective school, prospective students are assessed using online cognitive ability and English placement tests, a written English test, an interview with the Head of EAL (where appropriate) and Headmistress or member of senior staff and references/report from current school.
The School operates a rolling admissions process throughout the academic year and has flexibility to take short term stays and late applicants. Prospective parents and students are invited to visit the School, take a tour and to meet with the Headmistress, staff and students.
As your advisors we manage the application end-to-end at no cost.
Cobham Hall fees & funding
What Cobham Hall costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Cobham Hall.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Cobham Hall against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Cobham Hall location & travel
Where Cobham Hall is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Brewers Road, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3BL, England Airport transfer Airport transfers are available Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44(0)1474 823371 Website https://www. cobhamhall. com/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
London Stansted 60 2. London City 40 3. London Gatwick 43 50 4. London Heathrow 64 75 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Ebbsfleet International 10 2. Sole Street 5 3. Meopham 10 4. Gravesend 10 Local accommodation Local Hotel Accommodation Local Bed & Breakfast Accommodation Local area & attractions Rochester - www.
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