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Private Schools in Kent

Kent is home to many of the best British private schools, with a long-standing reputation for excellence. School Scout enables parents to compare leading independent schools, from established prep routes through to competitive senior education.

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Earlscliffe

Partner school

Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2NB

Co-Ed 14 - 19 123 Day & Boarding

Fees from £12,950 per term

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Rochester Independent College

Rochester Independent College

Partner school

Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HY

Co-Ed 11 - 21 412 Day & Boarding

Fees from £6,800 per term

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Ashford School

Ashford School

Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PB

Co-Ed 0 - 20 993 Day & Boarding

Fees from £5,046 per term

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Babington House School

Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5ES

Co-Ed 3 - 18 488 Day

Fees from £1,296 per term

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Baston House School

Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AB

Co-Ed 5 - 19 120 Day
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Beech Grove School

Dover, Kent, CT15 4FB

Co-Ed 4 - 19 81 Day & Boarding
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Ashford Birchington Broadstairs Canterbury Cranbrook Darenth Dartford Ditton Dover Dunton Green Edenbridge Faversham Folkestone Four Throws Gillingham Gravesend Hartley Hawkinge Hoo St Werburgh Horton Kirby Leeds Lower Hardres Maidstone Manston Margate Meopham Station New Romney Queenborough Rochester Royal Tunbridge Wells Sandwich Sevenoaks Shadoxhurst Sittingbourne Smarden Snodland St Mary In The Marsh Stone Strood Swanley Swanscombe Tenterden Tonbridge West Farleigh West Malling Whitfield Wingham Wrotham Wye Yalding

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Kent

How many private schools are there in Kent?
There are 70 independent schools across Kent, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Kent?
Yes, independent schools across Kent offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Kent?
Most independent schools across Kent accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Kent?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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