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An education for inquisitive active learners, happy to be swept along with the pace. The type of place where, within a few minutes of stepping inside, you feel right at home and don't want to leave. An outward looking school that’s keen to build on its resources for generations to come.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 220 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- Day £14,43 - £22,738; Boarding £29,185 - £36,760 pa
- Local authority
- Kent County Council
- Area guides
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Mr Simon James
Since September 2020, Simon James, previously deputy and acting head for two years and before that, houseparent and head of business and economics at the senior school. Educated in Gloucestershire, followed by a business management degree at Oxford
Entrance
From 3 months into nursery, with reception and years 3, 5 and 6 the other most popular entry points – although newbies can and do (we met a few) join at any time, including mid-year. Academically non-selective but meeting with SENCo arranged ‘if
- Open days
- Personal visits and taster days can be arranged through the school website.
Exit
Sixty per cent make the ‘smooth’ transition to the senior school after taking the entrance exam. The rest head off to local grammars in Canterbury and Faversham and a couple each year to independents, notably King's School Canterbury but occasionally
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Boarders
Cosy dorms in the main house for the small number of, mostly international, boarders, cared for by the houseparent as part of her family, including her cats. Shared rooms, not show rooms - neither polished nor precious but happy children’s hangouts.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- Day £14,43 - £22,738; Boarding £29,185 - £36,760 pa
Our view
While it would be easy to kick off by raving about the heritage, academic expectations and prowess in sport and music, it’s the groundsman’s efforts that deserve the first shout out. Stand still too long, and you might get repurposed into something
The last word
An education for inquisitive active learners, happy to be swept along with the pace. The type of place where, within a few minutes of stepping inside, you feel right at home and don't want to leave. An outward looking school that’s keen to build on
