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Extracurricular packs a punch with engaging learning for a mixed ability in a buzzing, generous community.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 265 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- Christian
- Fees
- £15,735 - £21,534 pa
- Local authority
- Kent County Council
- Linked schools
- School ownership
- United Learning
Headteacher
Head of the Prep School
Philippa Archer
Since September 2024, Philippa Archer, previously deputy head at Marlborough House. A local girl, educated at Spring Grove prep, then Ashford senior school, making ‘real friends for life’. Studied English literature and history of art and
Entrance
From three months into The Stables (prep site) and Bridge Nursery (senior school site). Non-selective – although pupils do sit assessments in English and maths to ensure best fit. Entry points throughout, most join in reception.
- Open days
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Exit
About 25 pass the 11-plus for a grammar school place and about three-quarters of these go to local grammars, eg Highworth or the Norton Knatchbull. Vast majority jump over to the senior school (no admissions tests for those in prep). A few move to
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
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Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Mobile phones are not permitted during school hours.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £15,735 - £21,534 pa
Our view
Our visit coincided with the inaugural careers day – greeted by footballers, politicians, doctors, ‘crazy scientists’, fashionistas, Team GB equestrians, gaming designers and, our fave, the working-from-home company director (business on top, PJs on
The last word
Extracurricular packs a punch with engaging learning for a mixed ability in a buzzing, generous community.
