Kent College Pembury

Co-ed

“Lux Tua Via Mea”

(Your Light is My Way)

Methodist

Pre-Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 2-18)

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Kent College Pembury is an independent day and boarding school situated in 75 acres of countryside near Pembury, Kent, close to Royal Tunbridge Wells. The school, part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust, claims to focus on an ethos of kindness, community, and inclusive nurturing, upholding Christian values while welcoming all faiths. It provides education from Nursery to Year 6 as co-educational, with the Senior School transitioning to fully co-educational from 2026. Kent College was awarded an 'Excellent' rating for Academic Achievement and Personal Development by the ISI in 2023.

Selectivity:

Non-selective

Boarding:

Full Boarding

Weekly Boarding

Flexi Boarding

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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

+5.1%

Kent College Pembury's fees are 5.1% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+11.2%

Kent College Pembury's fees are 11.2% higher 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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Details

Founded:1886

Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 4%/96% Boy/Girl)

Boarder Mix:Approx. 7.7% of pupils are boarders

School Size: Approx. 418 pupils

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Registered Charity No.:1142794

Registered Company No.:07649422

Associations:

Scholarships:

Academic

Art

Dance

Drama

Music

Sport

Textile Design

Bursaries offered: Yes

Means-tested financial support is available for students from Year 7 onwards, primarily for the Senior School. Awards vary based on parental financial need, can extend to full fee remission, and are reviewed annually. Applicants must be permanently resident in the UK.

Other Facilities:

Dance Studio

Dark Room

Drama Studio

Forest School

Health Centre

Kiln

Library

Music Studio

Photography Studio

Recording Studio

Theatre