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School Details
- Ages: 11-18
- Student population: 550
- School type: Boarding
- Curriculum: British
- Religious Affiliation: None
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Good To Know
- Meals: Hot & Cold
- After-school care: No
- Learning support: Yes
- Homeschool support: No
- Sibling discount: No
About
Founded in 1923, Benenden is one of the leading boarding schools in Britain, and is situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England, just an hour from London.
Over 80% of students are boarders and more than two thirds will stay in School on a Saturday night while others take advantage of the more flexible boarding model.
Above all, students – whether boarders or day students – relish in all that life in a boarding school has to offer, to enjoy
their learning, develop intellectual curiosity and be ambitious, while
learning to achieve balance in their lives. Benenden fosters the need to value oneself
and others. In so doing, students become responsible and
considerate citizens and grow into a confident,
positive young women who will play an active part in society.
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2025-26
Boarding
Term Fee (3 months)
£19,738
Includes VAT
Day
Term Fee (3 months)
£14,165
Includes VAT
In addition to the above, weekday lunches are charged at £290 per term.
Facilities
- SPLASH sports complex
- Fitness classes and gym
- All-weather sports pitch and pavilion
- Swimming pool
- State-of-the-art performance venue
- Sir David KP Li Music School
- Science centre with 14 laboratories
Extracurricular Activities
A boarding school needs an active and attractive weekend programme and at Benenden there’s always something exciting happening; socials, outings, creative, physical and cultural activities – and great fun! Students are able to try new activities, visit fascinating places they otherwise may not see, expand their skillset by earning professional qualifications and widen their cultural and social horizons, all while having a great time with their friends. A series of activities are undertaken with boys’ schools, including the very popular socials, dinners and discos. Taking part in the weekend programme is all included in the school fee, as is all travel to and from the venues.
