Private Schools in Kent
Kent has 121 private and independent schools across Kent and Medway — 25 prep and 96 senior. Schools below are listed by size (pupil roll), largest first. Independents are inspected by ISI (ISC members) or Ofsted (non-members); ISI stopped issuing overall grades in 2023 and Ofsted removed its overall grade in 2024, so we don't rank by grade — click any school for its latest inspection report, fees and entry requirements.
How much do Kent private schools cost in 2026?
Median day fee
£8,042per term*
Range
£4,526–£16,069per term
| By phase | Median / term | Range / term | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior (day) | £9,512 | £5,400–£16,069 | 23 |
| Boarding | £17,588 | £11,310–£22,584 | 20 |
Based on published 2025/26 fees from 40 of 121 Kent private schools. Every figure links to its school's fee page. *Computed from verified school-published fees — never estimated. See methodology
Prep Schools in Kent
25 schoolsPreparatory schools educate children roughly aged 4-13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior independent schools.
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5
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
329 pupilsAges 2-11
Independent — inspected by ISI
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7
8
9
10
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
204 pupilsAges 2-11
Independent — inspected by ISI
11
IndependentPrimary+ NurseryChristian
203 pupilsAges 3-11
Independent — inspected by ISI
12
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
190 pupilsAges 2-11
Independent — inspected by ISI
13
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
183 pupilsAges 2-11
Independent — inspected by ISI
14
15
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
169 pupilsAges 0-11
Independent — inspected by ISI
16
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
156 pupilsAges 2-13
Independent — inspected by ISI
17
18
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
130 pupilsAges 2-11
Independent — inspected by ISI
19
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
113 pupilsAges 3-11
Independent — inspected by ISI
20
21
IndependentPrimary+ Nursery
Ofsted Outstanding
45 pupilsAges 2-12
Outstanding
22
23
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
18 pupilsAges 5-12
Good
24
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
9 pupilsAges 7-11
Expected· our summary
25
Senior Independent Schools in Kent
96 schoolsSenior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and run through to sixth form, with many offering boarding alongside day places.
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IndependentSecondaryChurch of England
985 pupilsAges 13-19
Independent — inspected by ISI
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4
5
6
IndependentAll-throughChurch of England
574 pupilsAges 2-18
Independent — inspected by ISI
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8
IndependentAll-throughChurch of England
523 pupilsAges 3-19
Independent — inspected by ISI
9
IndependentSecondaryMethodist
507 pupilsAges 11-19
Independent — inspected by ISI
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11
12
13
14
15
IndependentAll-throughMethodist
352 pupilsAges 2-20
Independent — inspected by ISI
16
IndependentAll-throughChurch of England
333 pupilsAges 2-14
Independent — inspected by ISI
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19
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22
IndependentAll-throughChurch of England
242 pupilsAges 2-18
Independent — inspected by ISI
23
IndependentSpecial SchoolAutism (ASD)
197 pupilsAges 6-19
Independent — inspected by ISIlast Ofsted: Good
24
25
IndependentAll-throughPlymouth Brethren Christian Church
167 pupilsAges 7-18
Independent — inspected by ISI
26
IndependentAll-throughChurch of England
154 pupilsAges 2-14
Independent — inspected by ISI
27
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
141 pupilsAges 5-18
Independent — inspected by ISIlast Ofsted: Outstanding
28
IndependentSpecial SchoolAutism (ASD)
140 pupilsAges 6-25
Independent — inspected by ISIlast Ofsted: Good
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32
IndependentSecondary
101 pupilsAges 14-19
Independent — inspected by ISIlast Ofsted: Good
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35
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37
IndependentSpecial School
69 pupilsAges 5-16
Independent — inspected by ISIlast Ofsted: Outstanding
38
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
65 pupilsAges 7-19
Quality of education: Good
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41
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
58 pupilsAges 11-19
Expected· our summary
42
IndependentSpecial SchoolAutism (ASD)
Ofsted Outstanding
51 pupilsAges 10-18
Outstanding
43
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
51 pupilsAges 8-17
Good
44
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
48 pupilsAges 11-18
Good
45
46
47
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
39 pupilsAges 5-17
Good
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52
IndependentSpecial SchoolAutism (ASD)
Ofsted Outstanding
35 pupilsAges 6-19
Outstanding
53
54
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
31 pupilsAges 10-19
Good
55
56
57
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
27 pupilsAges 5-16
Good
58
59
IndependentSpecial SchoolAutism (ASD)
Ofsted Outstanding
26 pupilsAges 5-19
Outstanding
60
61
62
63
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
20 pupilsAges 11-16
Good
64
65
66
IndependentSpecial SchoolAutism (ASD)
17 pupilsAges 10-18
Independent — inspected by Ofsted
67
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
16 pupilsAges 7-16
Good
68
69
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
11 pupilsAges 11-25
Expected· our summary
70
IndependentSecondary
10 pupilsAges 11-18
Independent — inspected by ISI
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
4 pupilsAges 11-16
Requires Improvement
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
IndependentSpecial School
Ofsted Outstanding
Ages 18-25
Outstanding
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
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