Benenden School

"We are passionate about education in its broadest sense so that every girl who studies and lives here receives a Complete Education and enjoys her school days.”

Benenden is one of the leading boarding schools in Britain.

 

 

Founded in 1923, we are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England, just an hour from London. There are 560 girls in the School, aged 11-18.

 

About Us

Headmistress’s Welcome

Vision and Mission

Our Ethos

Development

Leadership and Governance  

Equality and Diversity

 

 

Welcome from the Headmistress

I hope that from viewing this listing and our website you will gain a flavour of what it is we do and stand for at Benenden. We are passionate about education in its broadest sense so that every girl who studies and lives here receives a Complete Education and enjoys her school days.

 

 

Vision

Inspiring future thinkers and leaders to shape a better world.

 

Mission

Through our Complete Education, we:

• Create a culture of intellectual curiosity
• Ignite a passion for creativity and innovation
• Nurture the value of community, and
• Inspire each individual to make a difference

This mission is underpinned by our values of confidence, compassion, courage and courtesy.

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.

 

 

 

Academic

A Complete Education

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Admissions

Boarding

 

Open Days and Visits

Benenden is a leading independent school – it greatly values its relationship with parents, from parents’ first exploratory contact with the School, throughout their daughter’s school career, and often beyond. Group visits are a good way to see the School for the first time.

Open Day visits are mostly scheduled on Saturday mornings. You will be shown around the School by a student, and the Headmistress will give a talk on her aims and ethos of the School. You will also have the opportunity to meet many other members of staff who will be able to answer any questions you may have. We usually hold two Open Mornings per term just for pupils looking to join the School in the Fourth Form (11+). These are also a group visit and work in a similar way as a Prospective Parents’ Open Morning. Please book to come on an Open Event using this link: https://www.benenden.school/opendays

 

• Girls
• Day, Boarding
• 6th Form, Prep, Senior