"We are passionate about education in its broadest sense so that every girl who studies and lives here receives a Complete Education and enjoys her school days." Samantha Price, Headmistress
Whether stretching academic high-flyers to even greater heights, or supporting pupils to achieve things they never thought possible, Benenden is an expert at helping every girl to reach her potential.
With more than 150 different activities to choose from, there really is something for every girl at Benenden.
Benenden expects each girl to be a responsible and considerate global citizen who is outward looking, courageous and compassionate.
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In our popular Benenden Boarding model, girls boarding is balanced with regular long Home Weekends. Parents are always welcome on site and on average girls can be at home every second weekend if they choose. On any given weekend, around two-thirds of pupils are in School - testament to the wonderful Weekend Programme on offer and the lifelong friendships that are forged here.
Lessons only take up six hours of a 24-hour day! All aspects of living and learning in a boarding environment such as Benenden contribute to the successful delivery of A Complete Education. The whole curriculum that we offer is carefully tailored to ensure that we meet our aims and values through the breadth of learning opportunities provided.
In January 2022 at One Great George Street, in the presence of The President of the Benenden Society, HRH The Princess Royal, Benenden School launched its ‘Be the Change’ initiative, to broaden access and opportunity at Benenden and more widely.
Through an initial three-year fundraising campaign the School seeks to triple the number of its fully-funded bursary places.
Work is nearing completion on the most ambitious development project in the School's history: a wonderful new School Hall and Music School which will transform the opportunities for generations of Benenden girls.
Since the School began in 1923 more than 5,000 women have become Benenden Seniors – our former pupils. We are delighted that so many of them return to visit us each year as part of our programme of reunion events, but also to provide advice and guidance to current pupils in seminars and careers events.
The Benenden Diploma is our bespoke curriculum for Years 7 and 8. Pupils follow this curriculum for their first two years at the School, when they are in a year group of around 45 students. They graduate from the Diploma at the end of Year 8 in a special ceremony, where they showcase their best work and achievements from the two years.
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Students had a blast getting up to all sorts this weekend, from Thorpe Park to movie nights, paddle-boarding to pamper sessions, with go-karting and some creative craft activities in the mix as well 🎢🛶🎨 https://t.co/m17nS6vPJP
Benenden really does look beautiful from this vantage point, especially with the new School Hall and Music School 🛩️🏟️ https://t.co/JwBzBVLGR3
"Benenden’s strapline is ‘A Complete Education’, and they’re right: girls leave wonderfully equipped not just for university, but for life too. We’d send our daughters here in a flash."
Talk Education
“Top notch education delivered with exceptional warmth in a beautiful corner of England. Brilliant for bright girls with an appetite for learning, backed by reassuringly thorough pastoral care.”
The Good Schools Guide