Benenden School

A other independent school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Benenden School.

Cranbrook, TN174AA Age 10-19 Girls intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

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Alternative Provision schools

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Independent schools

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Cranbrook Road
Benenden
Cranbrook, TN174AA
Phone
1580240592
Website
benenden.school

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118939
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AA
Website
http://www.benenden.school
Age range
10-19
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Capacity
620 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
545

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
545 pupils
10-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Latin (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(21 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(16 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

confidence compassion courage courtesy

Benenden has an Anglican tradition and the Chaplaincy is fully inclusive and welcoming of people from all faiths and none; there is an emphasis on open, honest dialogue and mutual learning.

Head Teacher's Message

Headmistress Rachel Bailey welcomes visitors and reinforces Benenden’s philosophy of A Complete Education, emphasizing a supportive, happy environment and inviting families to visit to experience the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Model United Nations Combined Cadet Force Duke of Edinburgh’s Award community volunteering charity fundraising lectures from visiting speakers journalism delivery of co-curricular activities in music, drama and dance

Sports

lacrosse netball tennis swimming athletics hockey squash football skiing cricket fencing trampolining cross-country equestrian

Facilities

Centenary Buildings (Music School, Rose Garden, 26 teaching and practice rooms, IT and recording suites, percussion studio) 100-seat Recital Hall 650-seat Centenary Hall Splash sports complex All-weather pitch and pavilion Clarke Study Centre Eugenia Leung Library The Theatre Centenary Hall Centenary Building Music facilities including Yamaha pianos and a School Ensemble environment

Curriculum Highlights

Through its model of A Complete Education, Benenden shapes future generations of successful, visionary women. More than 150 different activities to choose from in the Co-Curricular programme. Benenden is renowned for its pastoral care and has a 24-hour Medical Centre on site. A Complete Education includes a progressive academic curriculum, extensive co-curricular provision and unrivalled pastoral care.

Wraparound Care

Boarders are at School full-time, balanced with long breaks at home.

SEND Provision

Be the Change bursary programme offers life-changing places to students whose talents and character enrich the community; donations support widening access to a Benenden education.

Admissions Criteria

Normal entry is in September at 11+, 12+ or 13+, with additional small intakes at 14+ and 16+ into Year 10 and the Sixth Form. Applications involve Preview Assessment Day, English and Maths tasks, an interview and a confidential report from the current school; many entries require the ISEB Common Pre-test. 11+ candidates may sit 11+ Academic Scholarship examinations; 13+ entry also uses ISEB Common Pre-test and a Spring Preview Day; offers are made after these stages. 12+ and 14+ entries may also be considered; Sixth Form and Year 10 entries involve examinations, interviews and references; non-UK pupils may sit UKiset for English proficiency.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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