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3 days ago · Benenden School is a leading boarding and day school in the UK, offering girls aged 11 to 18 A Complete Education.
Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces.
We have educated more than 5,000 Benenden Seniors since the School was founded in 1923. Benenden has made many enhancements to its education provision over the years – investing in facilities, broadening the curriculum, widening access and developing community partnerships.
Benenden enjoys a thriving programme for Scholars including Academic awards and our most accomplished musicians, artists, actresses, designers and sportswomen. Scholarships are given to recognise talent and we are delighted to identify and reward that ability each year.
Benenden is without a doubt one of the UK’s finest and most prestigious girls’ boarding schools. The facilities are superb and the school’s exam results consistently keep it near the top of the league tables.
Founded in 1923, Benenden is a boarding school for girls aged 11-18, set in a beautiful rural position, with 224 acres of parkland. The average class size is 16, with a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Entry is through Common Entrance or Benenden's own examination, usually at ages 11, 13 and 16.
Boarding fees for the 2023-24 school year are £15,800 per term. Fees for day students are £11,860 per term. Benenden is also proud to offer financial assistance with fees, in the form of a means-tested bursary, to assist families with providing girls with a Benenden education.
