What are the best private schools in Kent?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Kent include Ashford School, Beechwood School, and Benenden School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Kent?

Kent has 86 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 436 are rated Good, meaning 92% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Kent ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Kent private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Kent is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Kent cost?

Fees for private schools in Kent vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Kent

95 private schools found

Key Facts

In Kent, 95 independent schools (6.7% of all schools) educate 18,624 pupils, a significant proportion of the county's school population.
Kent's independent schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 93.5% rated Good or Outstanding, comprising 8 Outstanding and 35 Good out of 46 inspected.
The 46 inspected independent schools in Kent show a breakdown of 8 Outstanding, 35 Good, 3 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate ratings.
Independent schools in Kent have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 22.9% with special educational needs, and an Attainment 8 score of 25.06.

Sort by

Independent

Ashford School

Ashford, TN24 8PB

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–20

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils993

P/T Ratio–

Beechwood School

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils350

P/T Ratio–

Benenden School

Cranbrook, TN17 4AA

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils532

P/T Ratio–

Bethany School

Cranbrook, TN17 1LB

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils330

P/T Ratio–

Bronte School

Gravesend, DA11 0HN

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils153

P/T Ratio–

Cobham Hall

DA12 3BL

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils120

P/T Ratio–

Absence–

Pupils418

P/T Ratio–

Kings Park School

Ashford, TN23 3NZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils3

P/T Ratio–

Life Skills Enterprise

Margate, CT9 3TP

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18

Lorenden Preparatory School

ME13 0EN

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils106

P/T Ratio–

Maple Haven Ltd

Birchington, CT7 0BH

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

Northbourne Park School

Deal, CT14 0NW

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils171

P/T Ratio–

OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus

Maidstone, ME17 4HT

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils155

P/T Ratio–

Radnor House Sevenoaks

TN14 6AE

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils519

P/T Ratio–

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 95 private schools in Kent, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Kent	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	93%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	61%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.08	+0.00
Attainment 8	25.1	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	21%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,978	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

Get Information About Schools Ofsted

Also Browse in Kent

Primary Schools Secondary Schools Nurseries Sixth Form Colleges Grammar Schools Special Needs Schools Boarding Schools Faith Schools Catholic Schools Church of England Schools Girls Schools Boys Schools

Explore Nearby Locations

Bromley341 Havering269 Bexley219 Thurrock134 Medway215 Southend-on-Sea110

Best Private Schools in Kent

Key Facts

Ashford School

Beechwood School

Benenden School

Bethany School

Bronte School

Cobham Hall

Curly's Farm and School

Dover College

Gad's Hill School

Hilden Grange School

Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery

Holmewood House School

Junior King's School

Kent College (Canterbury)

Kent College International Study Centre

Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School

Kent College Pembury

Kings Park School

Life Skills Enterprise

Lorenden Preparatory School

Maple Haven Ltd

Northbourne Park School

OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus

Radnor House Sevenoaks

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are in Kent?

What are the best private schools in Kent?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Kent?

How are private schools in Kent ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Kent private schools?

How much do private schools in Kent cost?

Area Benchmarks

Also Browse in Kent

Explore Nearby Locations

Search

Education Phase

School Type

Gender

Age Range

Provisions & SEN

Religious Character

Admissions