Kent
Kent College Pembury
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Methodist religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Methodist). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
should be registered by Friday 23rd October 2026.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Fees
Day Pupil (maximum) | Nursery | £4,628.00 |
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Day Pupil | Reception | £4,881.00 |
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Day Pupil | Years 1-2 | £6,148.00 |
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Day Pupil | Years 3-6 | £7,597.00 |
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Day Student | Years 7-13 | £11,207.00 |
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Weekly Boarder | | £15,416.00 |
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Full Boarder | | £18,183.00 |
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Bursaries and scholarships
Kent College is committed to broadening access to the school by offering to eligible parent/guardians means tested financial support towards the payment of scho…
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considered for an Academic Scholarship and will be
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Admissions
All candidates will sit assessments, be observed in settings including lessons, and will have an interview.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 54 | 46.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 54 | 45.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 82 | 32.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 65 | 21.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 118946 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-20 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Katrina Handford |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Methodist |
| Postcode | TN2 4AX |
| Latest pupils | 54 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4AX
http://www.kent-college.co.uk/1892822006| DfE number | 6009 |
| UKPRN | 10008307 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1933 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |