Inspiring

Future Leaders

Students and staff across Benenden looked back to the year of the School’s foundation for clothing, food and lesson inspiration today. As part of the ongoing celebrations of Benenden School’s Centenary, the School turned back to where it all began, when the three Founders opened their new establishment in 1923. The day began with a […]

Students from several local schools – including Sutton Valence, Tonbridge, Claremont and Judd – joined Benenden for a fantastic conference organised by the STEM Department in conjunction with the student STEM Ambassadors. With a focus on Sustainability and the Future, the conference brought in industry professionals from a range of STEM related fields to inspire […]

Please find below a letter from the Chairman of Governors at Benenden School regarding a successor to Samantha Price. I am delighted to let you know that, following a thorough recruitment process, Governing Council has appointed Ms Rachel Bailey as the next Head of Benenden. She will take up her position from September 2024. Rachel […]

The Benenden and Tonbridge School Chapel Choirs united for an awe-inspiring rendition of Fauré’s Requiem as part of a special service for Remembrance Sunday. With accompaniment from an ensemble comprised of students and staff from both schools, the two choirs delighted an audience that combined the whole School with visiting parents and guests, giving a […]

Davina McCall – TV personality and women’s health advocate – today encouraged young women to “stand up and make noise” at the inaugural Women and Wellness conference hosted by Benenden School. Davina opened the conference, which saw a range of speakers discuss topics such as the menopause, pensions, investing, nutrition and digital safety, with a […]

Benenden Six One (Year 12) student Claudia has been included in the Women of the World Foundation’s Young Leaders Directory.  Claudia’s inclusion comes off the back of her highly proactive mental health advocacy and her role as the youngest person to ever to be appointed to Amnesty International’s Children’s Human Rights Network, chairing its subgroup […]