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Kent College Pembury

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Methodist
Pre-Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 2-18)
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Kent College Pembury is an independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, situated in 75 acres of parkland near Tunbridge Wells. Established in 1886 and part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust, the school moved to its current site in 1939 and is centred around a Victorian manor house. Its facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a purpose-built theatre, and extensive sports pitches. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment, encouraging pupils to achieve their potential through a balanced curriculum and a wide variety of academic and creative pursuits.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Ad-Hoc Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding

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Last updated on 3 March 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.

Details

Founded:1886
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 4%/96% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 8.4% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 418 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:1142794
Registered Company No.:07649422
Owner/Stakeholder: Methodist Independent Schools Trust (owner)
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
IGCSE
A Level
BTEC
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
LAMDA
ABRSM
AS Level
Trinity College London
Leiths Qualifications in Food and Wine
Scholarships:
Music
Academic
Art
Dance
Drama
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested bursaries are available for Senior School pupils and are awarded based on a detailed assessment of household income and assets, with annual reviews to ensure continued eligibility.
Sports Facilities:
Assault Course
Tennis Court
Table Tennis
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
3G Pitch
Cross Country Course
Basketball Court
Volleyball Court
Badminton Court
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Trampoline
Climbing Wall
Equestrian facilities
Hockey Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Netball Courts
Astroturf Pitch
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Drama Studio
Wellbeing Suite
3D Printer
Kiln
Dark Room
Photography Studio
Forest School
Theatre
Health Centre
Textiles Studio
Recital Hall
Dance Studio
Music Studio
Library
Laser Cutter
School Shop
Recording Studio

Contact Information

Address

Kent College, Old Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4AX

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General Enquiries

01892 820218

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