Gad's Hill School
“First to thine own self be true”
Situated in Higham, on the outskirts of Rochester, Kent, Gad's Hill School is an independent co-educational day school. It educates pupils aged 3 to 16 years, set within the expansive and historic grounds of Gad's Hill Place, the former home of Charles Dickens. The school, established in 1924, combines modern facilities with its literary heritage. It claims to focus on enabling students to achieve academic qualifications and develop personal attributes, guided by values of excellence, enthusiasm, friendship, and success. Its ethos promotes a compassionate community supporting confidence and responsibility.
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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
-16.6%
Gad's Hill School's fees are 16.6% lower than the national average.
Vs. County Average
-10.5%
Gad's Hill School's fees are 10.5% lower than the county average.
Based on 30 schools in Kent and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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Website
https://www.gadshill.org/General Enquiries
01474 822366Admissions
01474 822366