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Benenden School

Other independent school · Cranbrook, TN17 4AA

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#81 of 2,536

Better than 96% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages10 to 19
Pupils480
GenderGirls
Head teacherMs Rachel Bailey
Local authorityKent
Opened01 Jan 1926
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 118939.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.20.34746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%15.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 490--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.47.84, better than England, better than Kent34.8735
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels47.21, better than England, better than Kent36.1435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better41.3%, better than England, better than Kent17.3%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.32, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study106--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils480
Girls480
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.120
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.73.9%
Higher education57.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.10.9%
Employment9.8%
Further education2.2%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Benenden School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryBenenden Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.4 miNot applicableThe Dulwich School CranbrookOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Benenden School

How does Benenden School rank in England?

Benenden School ranks 81 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 96% of schools).

What are Benenden School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Benenden School was A-, and 41.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Benenden School?

Benenden School has 480 pupils aged 10 to 19.

Does Benenden School have a sixth form?

Yes, Benenden School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.