Kent College Pembury
URN: 118946 • Tunbridge Wells TN2 4AX
Overview
- Name
- Kent College Pembury
- URN
- 118946
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Methodist
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katrina Handford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892822006
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Church Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4AX
Summary
Kent College Pembury is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, catering to students aged 2 to 18 years. The school is known for its 'Excellent' rating from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment. With a current enrollment of 418 pupils and a capacity for 678, Kent College aims to unlock the potential of each individual through a flexible curriculum and excellent teaching.
The school’s ethos is built around the values of achievement, support, individuality, reliability, and enquiry. Kent College focuses on fostering confident and purposeful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. The curriculum is designed to challenge and encourage students, allowing them to pursue their unique paths and excel academically.
Kent College Pembury also offers a range of admissions events, including open mornings and individual school tours, to help prospective families learn more about the school’s offerings. The school encourages early engagement with families through initiatives like parent and toddler groups, creating a strong sense of community from the outset.
The school’s ethos is built around the values of achievement, support, individuality, reliability, and enquiry. Kent College focuses on fostering confident and purposeful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. The curriculum is designed to challenge and encourage students, allowing them to pursue their unique paths and excel academically.
Kent College Pembury also offers a range of admissions events, including open mornings and individual school tours, to help prospective families learn more about the school’s offerings. The school encourages early engagement with families through initiatives like parent and toddler groups, creating a strong sense of community from the outset.
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Nearby alternatives
- Broomhill Bank School (59.1)
- Oakley School (57.6)
- Meadows School (46.3)
- Charles Street Unit (45.2)
- Kent College Preparatory School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 418 | 17 | 401 | 678 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 470 | 10 | 460 | 678 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 498 | 13 | 485 | 678 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 498 | 13 | 485 | 678 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 488 | 3 | 485 | 678 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 515 | 0 | 515 | 678 | 0.00 |
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