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Benenden School is one of the leading boarding schools in the UK, offering girls aged 11 to 18 A Complete Education.
Website. http://www.benenden.school. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
