Benenden School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
584
AGES
10 - 19
GENDER
Girls only
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING

How Does The School Perform?

Excellent
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Schools Inspectorate
(13/10/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
98%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths
99%
NATIONAL AVG. 45%
GCSE Grade 5 (strong pass) or above in both English and maths
82%
NATIONAL AVG. 59%
Top grades at GCSE (9-7)
35%
NATIONAL AVG. 11%
3 A levels at AAB or higher inc. two facilitating subjects
57%
NATIONAL AVG. 43.8
Top grades at A level (A*/A)
DATA
GUIDE

Secondary Data
Explained for parents
44.78
A level average point score
NATIONAL AVERAGE 35.48
B
+
Average A level result
NATIONAL AVERAGE B-
Day and Full Boarding
Boarding Type
Available
Scholarship Status
From £10,833
Day Fees Per Term
23.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 13.5%
Pupils with SEN support

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

59% Independent Average Benenden School 82% GCSE
43% Independent Average Benenden School 57% A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)


School Results Over Time

2019 2022 2023 36% 33% 35% 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19

% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Cranbrook Road
Benenden
Cranbrook
TN17 4AA
+44 (0)1580 240592

School Description

Benenden has been one of the leading academic boarding schools for over 80 years. We educate around 550 girls aged 11-18, who come from a variety of backgrounds. Benenden offers a broad and balanced education within a friendly, caring and happy environment. The School is situated in the Kent countryside in its own beautiful parkland, just over an hour from London and the major airports.

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This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.