Browse Kent schools by age

Bickley Park School is a co-educational prep school for children aged 2 ½ - 13. The school prepares children from year 3 for a range of entrance examinations, including pre-assessments, 11+ grammar school and independent school, and 13+ entry. The unique curriculum is based on ‘4 quadrants of learning’ - Academic, Arts, Community and Sports, which aims to develop the skills and mindsets that children need to thrive. This is facilitated by excellent facilities, including a swimming pool, climbing wall, astroturf, theatre, computing and DT facilities, allowing children to experience a wide range of activities. 

 Bronte School is a co-educational day prep school for children aged 3-11. The School seeks to provide high quality education within a balanced curriculum to nurture development and provide appropriate challenges to support children’s growth. The School has a Christian tradition and welcomes families and staff from any background, ethnicity or religion. At the heart of the school’s ethos is the balance between being a family school and upholding academic excellence. The school’s success in this is evident in their results, with pupils going on to selective state schools and independent schools at 11+. 

 Hilden Grange School is a co-educational prep school for children aged 3-13. They aim to instil a passion for learning by offering a broad curriculum taught by specialist teachers in a supportive and stimulating environment. Students in years 7 and 8 have opportunities to take on leadership opportunities to support their younger peers, so that when they move on to senior school they have not only the academic foundation but also the leadership, communication and confidence to progress and thrive. 

 Hilden Oaks is a co-educational preparatory school and nursery for children aged 3 months-11 years old. Hilden Oaks is a values-based education, with everything they do underpinned by and aiming to inspire: kindness, sharing, curiosity, excellence, democracy, equality, consideration, empathy, modesty, gratitude, self-control, confidence, courage, patience, resilience, perseverance, responsibility, integrity, trust, respect, diversity and acceptance. Hilden Oaks children are taught a traditional academic curriculum, as well as given opportunities to experience areas such as musical theatre workshops, mindfulness and work in their local community.  

 Holmewood House is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3-13. Holmewood describe themselves as a family school where positive relationships between the teachers and pupils allows them to understand the individual needs of each and every child and support them to thrive. Above all else, they emphasise emotional and social well-being, self-esteem, happiness and confidence, and believe that children will succeed when these areas are nurtured. Pupils are offered a range of co- and extra-curricular options as well as strong pastoral support, especially for boarders. The ‘My heart, my mind, my world’ programme encourages pupils to develop learning behaviours and vital skills to succeed in life throughout the school and beyond. 

 Lorenden is a co-educational nursery and prep school for pupils aged 3-11. The school is rotten in the idea that children need to be happy in order to learn, and they strive to create a happy, welcoming environment throughout the school. The school motto is ‘We Care. We Share. We Strive. We Succeed.’, and the school expects good manners, kindness and perseverance from all of their pupils. Pupils are regularly awarded places at grammar schools and independent senior schools, as well as obtaining scholarships. 

 Marlborough House School is a co-educational prep school for children aged 2 ½-13. At Marlborough House, every child is encouraged and supported to unlock their potential and discover what inspires them to learn and succeed. The school aims to provide a high quality education where every child is valued with an ethos of “Enjoying today, educating for tomorrow", through a character education which prepares children for life beyond the school. The school also remains deliberately at less than 340 pupils, a school which is big enough to provide a wealth of opportunity, but small enough that children receive individualised attention.  

 The Mead School is a co-educational nursery and prep school for children aged 3-11. They describe themselves as: “Purposeful, happy and high-achieving”, with a culture of family, support, pastoral care, opportunity and growth mindset which supports their pupils to thrive at the school and beyond. Children leave the school with confidence, capability and a passion for learning. The school also prides themselves in being part of the local community and nurturing the importance of community and social responsibility.  

 Merton Court Prep School is a co-educational prep school for children aged 3-11. The school is small and family-run, creating a caring community where each child is known and provided for. They aim to balance a traditional prep education and values with the progressive environment needed to prepare children for the modern world. Excellent facilities, including a dance studio, music rooms and STEAM facilities mean children have the equipment and resources necessary to support their achievement in a range of areas. Pupils go on to a range of top grammar schools and independent schools, and achieve several scholarships and awards.  

 Northbourne Park is a day and boarding prep school for 2-13 year olds. Pupils at Northbourne Park achieve academically, with a consistent 100% pass rate in senior exams and a wide range of scholarships offered. Alongside this, pupils are encouraged to learn an instrument or join the choir, as well as take part in public speaking or drama productions, to develop confidence and key skills, as well as enrich their experience. All pupils sit the Kent Test at 11, but most remain at the school and sit the Common Entrance exam for independent senior schools. Pupils go on to schools such as Eton, Harrow, Benenden, The Kings School Canterbury, Cheltenham College, St Edmunds Canterbury, Kent College and Dover College.  

 Rose Hill School is a co-educational prep school for children aged 3-13. They describe themselves as: “An inspiring place to learn”, priding themselves on providing a warm, caring environment, with inspirational teachers, an enriching curriculum and first class facilities. They school aims to be a modern school rich in tradition, combining academic excellence, sporting success and freedom to explore the arts, underpinned by strong pastoral care to support every child to succeed. The school’s ‘Compass’ curriculum aims to provide opportunities for pupils to apply the knowledge they acquire through the curriculum in different ways, developing essential skills for lifelong success. The four strands of this are: “Enquiry, Enterprise, Adventure and Philanthropy.”

 Saint Ronan's is a co-educational nursery, pre-prep and prep school for pupils aged 3-13. They describe themselves as a traditional school, with a distinguished history and excellent academic record. It is a family school with an informal and happy atmosphere. They aim to be a school where children are able to stay children for longer in a fast-paced world, encouraging them to enjoy school, relish the opportunities offered and be inspired to work hard, to be kind, gentle, courteous and honest. Saint Ronan’s pupils go on to a wide range of senior schools at both 11+ and 13+, with over 60 independent destination schools in the last decade, which the school believes is testament to preparing students for whatever senior school is best for them.  

 Sevenoaks Prep School is a co-educational school for children aged 2-13. The school places great value on supporting and allowing pupils to flourish in all areas of life, with small class sizes, a rigorous academic curriculum and 25 acres of land in which the children can explore. Sevenoaks Prep pupils also achieve highly at both 11+ and 13+ and go on to top independent senior schools across the UK.  

 Solefield School is a co-educational prep school for pupils aged 3-13. The school motto: “Value yourself. Value others. Value our world”, encompasses the school’s aim to nurture confident, kind and conscientious young adults. The small class sizes, at around 12-14 for most classes, ensure there is a genuine and personal focus on each child, supporting them to form strong relationships with teachers and thrive in the classroom. Solefield is now part of the Sevenoaks family of schools and benefits from wonderful connections across the group. Solefield pupils achieve across the board, going on to such senior schools as Brighton College, Eton and Caterham.  

 Somerhill School is a co-education school for children aged 2-13. They are located in 150-acres of parkland, providing children with the space and experience of nature to grow and develop freely. The school aims to offer the best of both co-education and single-sex, with both boys and girls in the preschool and pre-prep; all-boys at Yardley Court from age 7-13 and all-girls at Derwent Lodge from 7-11. Somerhill aims to nurture pupils who work hard and take pride in their achievements, think independently, to face challenges, accept responsibility, develop a broad range of skills and interests and show concern for others and the environment.  

 Spring Grove is a co-educational nursery and prep school for children aged 2-11. They aim to offer an excellent, all-round education and a fantastic start in life for their pupils. The school is located in a beautiful 14-acre site in Wye, where pupils enjoy the best of the outdoors as well as classroom learning. As a relatively small, family-style school, each child is known individually and receive personal support and attention, supporting them to achieve and go on to top grammar and independent senior schools.  

 St Andrew's School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 2-11. St Andrew’s endeavours to offer a wide range of opportunities for all pupils to develop self-confidence, so that pupils leave well prepared for the challenges that they will face in life.The curriculum aims to blend the best of tradition with the exciting opportunities provided by new technology, including a residential trip programme form year 3, offering opportunities a range of activities and gain independence. Pupils leave St Andrew’s to go on to top local grammar and independent senior schools including, King's School Rochester, Rochester Independent College and Sevenoaks School.  

 St Faith's is a co-educational nursery and prep school for children aged 2-11. The school makes the most of their location in the Kent countryside to encourage pupils of all ages to enjoy and learn in the outdoors. They aim to inspire and challenge their pupils, through their motto ‘I can and I will’. The school says: “In this warm and supportive environment, children learn to value themselves and each other, to take risks and responsibility, to learn from their mistakes and build on their successes year by year.” 

 St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational school for children aged 2-13. The school’s ethos is founded on “The Joy and Wonder of Learning”, aiming to nurture life-long a passion for and enjoyment of learning in the pupils. The school is loathed on a 100-acre site, and children are encouraged to learn outdoors and develop an understanding of and compassion for nature. The school motto: ‘perseverantia, sapientia, gratia’ (perseverance, wisdom and gratitude) encapsulates the ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. In years 7 and 8, pupils are encouraged to take on leadership roles and experience a wider range of activities including residential trips, preparing them for life beyond St Michael’s. 

 Steephill School is a co-educational day school for children aged 3-11. The school maintains small classes, with a maximum of 18 pupils in each class, bringing out the best in young children who receive all the help and encouragement they need in a happy, family-like atmosphere. Steephill pupils are encouraged to participate in a range of activities and achieve across the board, with pupils competing in local arts festivals and sporting events both within school and further afield. Great emphasis is placed on developing social skills and the school encourages good manners, consideration for others and team spirit. Steephill pupils are encouraged to enjoy learning and work towards high standards in all areas of life. 

 Ashford School is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3 months-18 years old. They describe their ethos as: “If a pupil is happy and secure, they are more likely to be successful.” In order to create this happy, successful environment, their approach is underpinned by key factors: Celebrating Individuality, Optimising Potential, Academic Rigour and Adventurous Learning. This approach is proven to be successful, with pupils achieving high results and going on to a range of top universities.  

 Babington House School is a co-educational school for pupils aged 3-18. The nursery and prep school boasts small class sizes to nurture the individual child in the key early years of their education. In the senior school, pupils receive an excellent academic education, through which the school aims to foster a life-long love of learning and equip them with the skills to succeed. The school also aims to teach the importance of a balanced and healthy lifestyle, through a wide range of activities and clubs, in which pupils have the chance to experience new things and mix with peers of all ages. 

 Beechwood School is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3-18, with boarding for children aged 11-18. Beechwood is situated on a 23-acre campus, where children are given plentiful opportunities to work and play, and develop themselves in a range of areas. The school describes themselves as: “A thriving, happy and purposeful place where excellence and a love of learning are nurtured.” Beechwood offers a wide curriculum, with 23 subjects available at A Level, encouraging pupils to find and succeed in the areas which excite them, as well as in traditional academics. 

 Bethany School is a co-educational day and boarding senior school for pupils aged 11-18. They aim to provide each child with a tailored education to allow them to thrive. The school is conscious of the fast-changing nature of the modern world and aims to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in an uncertain future, including comprehensive use of IT and teaching skills such as resilience and problem-solving. Pupils achieve highly, with 79% of a Level Grades at A*-C. Key entry points are Years 7, 9 and Sixth Form, although occasional places may be available in Years 8 and 10.  

 Cobham Hall is a day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 and co-educational Sixth Form. The school is non-denominational, encouraging pupils to live, work and learn in a diverse, culturally-rich environment and learn from and about one another. In the co-educational Sixth Form, students are prepared for modern life in a mixed setting. The school motto ‘There’s more in you than you think’, encourages pupils to have confidence in their own abilities and motivates them to take on challenges. Cobham Hall is part of the Round Square international schools group, which follows the IDEALS philosophy, IDEALS stand for Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service, key attributes which these schools hope to instil in their pupils.  

 Dover College is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3-18. They say their small class sizes “nurture confidence and encourage inquisitiveness”, and that they aim to find the right balance of challenge and support for each child. The school has a Christian ethos, and in the 21st century they aim to maintain this Christian foundation whilst preparing pupils for a modern and diverse future, welcoming those from a variety of faith backgrounds or none. Pupils are encouraged to be open-minded and the school aims to equip them to make their own informed decisions as they progress throughout the school.  

 Farringtons School is a co-educational school for pupils aged 3-18, located on a 25-acre site in Chislehurst. The schools motto is ‘posside Sapientiam’ (Growing in wisdom), and it underpins all they do, supported by the school’s Methodist Christian ethos. They aim to support the development of the whole child, and equip them to succeed in their chosen field beyond school. Pupils leave Farrington with excellent A Level results to go on to further study at leading universities and work at companies such as Deutsche Bank. 

 Gad's Hill School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 3-16, located in the expansive and beautiful grounds of the former family home of Charles Dickens, near Rochester. The school aims to celebrate childhood, combining academic rigour, pastoral support and a wide range of extracurricular activities to enable their pupils to thrive. The school remains small, with pupils taught in classes of no more than 20, benefitting from a “friendly and purposeful” learning environment. The school follows the ‘One Curriculum’ programme, which they believe “allows leavers to progress to their first choice of further study while equipping them with the teamwork, independence and leadership skills necessary for rewarding careers and adult life.” This curriculum allows learning to be personalised whilst remaining rigorous, supporting each child to thrive.  

 Kent College is a co-educational school for pupils aged 3 months - 18 years, with boarding available from age 8. The school's values are respect, openness, acting justly, kindness, ambition, resilience, humility and curiosity. Kent College boasts small class sizes, a broad range of academic pathways including the IB, and tailored options to meet individual needs. They also support pupils to pursue non-academic passions through a range of over 70 clubs available each week. Kent College students achieve highly across the board, regularly ranking in the top 10 schools for the IB in the UK. 

 Kent College Pembury is an independent day and boarding school from three to eighteen years set in 75 acres of beautiful Kent countryside. The Senior School is all-girls and boarders can join the school from Year 7. Boarding at Kent College is a central part of school life and full of opportunity and boarders are given the support to achieve academic success, grow in confidence and become a valued part of our school community. Boarders join from all over the world as well as the UK as termly, weekly or flexi-boarders and are able to stay at school during exeat weekends. 

 King's School Rochester is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3-18, with boarding available from 11+.The school’s motto is: “Work Hard, Play Hard and Look After Each Other”, encapsulating their approach, with high standards yet maintaining an emphasis on enjoyment and happiness. Founded in 604 AD, King’s School is the world’s second oldest school, and they aim to balance their rich history and tradition with modern life and forward-thinking education, including through their historical location and excellent co-curricular offering, including LAMDA, Duke of Edinburgh  and the Combined Cadet Force. King’s pupils go on to an impressive range of Higher Education establishments, from Oxbridge to Russell Group universities, Conservatoires, top Drama Colleges, Agricultural Colleges and apprenticeships.  

 OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus welcomes pupils from Year 3 - 13. They describe themselves as: “A dynamic, forward-thinking educational hub which also maintains a strong sense of community.” As part of OneSchool Global, the students and staff here benefit from links with campuses around the world and access to leading developments. The school’s motto is “Learning to Learn”, and they strive to give their students a passion for learning and equip them with the skills to continue to learn and grow throughout their lives. 

 Radnor House Sevenoaks is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 2-18. The school’s values are: “Excellence, respect, courage and perseverance” and they aim to embed these throughout school life and support children to be guided by these principles throughout their time at school and life beyond. They also prioritise pupils’ happiness: “As a parent myself, I know that when children are confident and happy they thrive.” says Head David Paton. Radnor House is a member of Round Square, an international network of over 200 schools with an approach to education based around six themes or IDEALS: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service. Their pupils benefit from an international network and strong values throughout their education.  

 Rochester Independent College is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11-18, with boarding available from 13+. With an average class size of 8 and a flexible, university-style learning which includes using first names, informal dress and university-style tutorials, pupils are encouraged to take an active part in their learning and supported to develop skills for further study and life beyond school. The school's values are: inclusivity, creativity, excellence, sustainability, independence and aspiration and all pupils are given the tools and support to leave the school confident in these areas.  

 Sackville School is a co-educational senior school for pupils aged 11-18. Sackville believes in the importance of tradition in education, with pupils wearing traditional uniforms and being expected to be polite, respectful, and considerate towards others: “Our expectations of our students are high and discipline is always fair.” The school aims to create a positive atmosphere where expectations are clear and enjoyment of learning is of paramount importance. Main entry points are in Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12, although pupils may be welcomed at any stage provided space is available. Scholarships are available and are awarded on merit in areas of academics, art, drama, music and sport. 

 Sevenoaks School is a highly selective co-educational school for pupils aged 11-18, with day pupils admitted at 11+, and entry points for boarders and day pupils at 16+ and 13+. Day and boarding students are well integrated and have many opportunities to spend time together, including lessons on most Saturday mornings in term-time, followed by sports in the afternoon. The school has a global outlook, with over 70 nationalities represented in the student body and a strong commitment to EDIB and welcoming and supporting those from around the world. Sevenoaks School has a strong ethos of respect and pupils flourish academically and as confident and capable young adults.  

St Edmund’s is a co-educational 2-18 day and boarding school. St Edmund’s say their pupils benefit from a caring and supportive environment, high-calibre teaching and a holistic educational approach that seeks to develop creativity, leadership qualities and original thinking. The school encourages their pupils to ‘be all they can be’, through smaller class sizes, strong pastoral care and a wide range of clubs, societies and trips to enrich the curriculum. Key entry points are nursery, reception, Year 3, Year 7, Year 9 (lower fifth) and Year 12 (lower sixth), however, pupils may be admitted into other year groups when places are available.  

 St Lawrence College is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3-18, with boarding available from 7 years old. The school prides itself on strong pastoral care, high-quality teaching and a great emphasis on extracurricular activities to enrich the experience of their pupils. The school was founded on a Christian ethos and maintains this tradition, and welcomes pupils of all faiths and none, and encourages them to explore their own relationship with faith at the school. The school’s social vision statement is to be: “A caring community of kindness, positivity and respect”, by encouraging their pupils: “To understan 

 Sutton Valence School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2-18. The school prides itself on their community, where staff, pupils and parents enjoy mutual respect and kinship that encourage and enable all to thrive: “Fuelled by self-confidence, hard work and high academic standards.” Class sizes are small, with an overall student:staff ratio of 9:1, which enables students to benefit from the close guidance and individual attention of their teachers. Students at Sutton Valence achieve highly at GCSE and A Level, and they go on to study a range of subjects at Universities across the UK. Key entry points are 2+ (nursery), 4+ (prep), and 11+ (Senior), although occasional in-year places may be available.  

 The King's School, Canterbury is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3-18. They describe themselves as: “A place of joy and scholarly wonder. Of curious minds and endless discovery. Where the sound of music fills cloistered walkways and beautiful spaces inspire.” The Kings School group consists of The King’s School (Senior school for ages 13-18), Junior Kings (age 3-13) and The King’s School International College (13-17). The ethos of all the schools is to provide an education that is creative, skills-based, supportive, spiritually aware, and so all-encompassing that every pupil has the chance to discover exactly what ignites them. Pupils achieve highly across all 3 schools, attaining top grades and places at top Russell Group universities, including Oxbridge.  

 The Worthgate School is an international boarding school for pupils aged 13+. The school offers a range of internationally recognised qualifications, preparing students for further study and work internationally. They also pride themselves in maintaining a happy, welcoming environment to support their pupils while they are living away from home, and to nurture them to become confident and capable young adults. Worthgate pupils are caring, communicators, open minded, resilient, and critical thinkers, characteristics which the school believes will enable them to contribute actively and positively to the community, locally, nationally and globally, now and in the future. 

 Walthamstow Hall is an all-girls school for pupils aged 2-18. They aim to educate girls with academic potential to lead confident, challenging and fulfilling lives. The core values are: ”Respect, integrity, aspiration, community and individuality” and their girls are supported to become capable, confident and well-rounded, experiencing a range of opportunities and succeeding in multiple areas: “Our pupils do not label themselves as either ‘academic’, ‘sporty’ or ‘musical’.  The leads in our school plays are as likely to come to rehearsals from the Chemistry Labs or Maths Suite as from the Drama Studios.” Girls leave Walthamstow Hall well-prepared to achieve in whatever they desire to progress to.