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For any enquiries relating to Admissions, and for further details on current reserve lists, please contact our friendly Admissions team on 01580 240592 or email registry@benenden.school. 11+ Entry. Our entry list for September 2025 is now closed and we are operating waiting lists. Registration for 2026 onwards remains open.
Benenden’s Academic programme aims to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. We offer a broad spectrum of subjects, taught by experts who are passionate about their subjects. View our subjects.
Through its model for A Complete Education, Benenden aims to inspire future leaders and thinkers through the combination of a forward-thinking academic curriculum, thrilling co-curricular opportunities and unrivalled pastoral care.
A boarding school needs an active and attractive Weekend Programme and here at Benenden there’s always something exciting happening. The Weekend Programme is an unrivalled array of socials, outings, creative, physical and cultural activities – and great fun!
Our History. History. Historical material held in the Archives dates back to around the 17th century, with maps, documents, drawings and photographs chronicling the history of Hemsted House. The site on which the School stands is of great historical interest as both the parkland and woodland are mentioned in the Domesday Book: “Robert of ...
Entry and Assessments. and Assessments. Normal entry is in September at 11+, 12+ or 13+, as a result of the ISEB Common Pre-test or through Benenden’s own Entrance or Scholarship examinations. In addition, there is also a small 14+ and 16+ competitive entry into Year 10 and the Sixth Form.
Our Location. In many ways, Benenden is the perfect location. We are fortunate to live in 250 acres of beautiful parkland in the Garden of England and are also within easy reach of London, with the capital less than an hour by train from nearby Staplehurst Station. 360-Degree Tour.
