Is Benenden School a girls school?

Yes — Benenden School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Benenden School have?

Benenden School has 532 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Benenden School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Benenden School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 20.3 in 2025/26.

Where is Benenden School?

Benenden School is located at Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA.

Benenden School

Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

20.3

Attainment 8

10–19

Ages

532

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Benenden School

Benenden School is an independent school in Cranbrook, Kent, England, for pupils aged 10–19. It has 532 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 20.3 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 10–19
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 532 / 620 (86%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

SEN support

27.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

104 students

41.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA
Phone: 01580240592
Headteacher: Rachel Bailey
Website: http://www.benenden.school

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Benenden School?: Benenden School is an independent school in Cranbrook, Kent, England, for pupils aged 10–19.
Is Benenden School a girls school?: Yes — Benenden School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Benenden School have?: Benenden School has 532 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Benenden School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Benenden School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 20.3 in 2025/26.
Where is Benenden School?: Benenden School is located at Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA.

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