Lorenden Prep

Co-ed

“We Care. We Share. We Strive. We Succeed.”

Methodist

Nursery - Year 6 (Ages 3-11)

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Lorenden Prep is a co-educational day school and nursery for children aged 3 to 11, located in the village of Painter's Forstal near Faversham. Set within a rural environment, the school provides direct access to 40 acres of woodland Trustlands, which are utilised for Forest School and outdoor learning. A member of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust, Lorenden emphasises a supportive community atmosphere alongside an academic foundation in core subjects. Facilities include a purpose-built sports hall and open playing fields, supporting a curriculum that includes specialist teaching in music, languages and sport.

Selectivity:

Academic

Boarding:

Day Only

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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Admission & Fees

Fees Vs. National Average

-23.0%

Lorenden Prep's fees are 23.0% lower than the national average.

Fees Vs. County Average

-12.8%

Lorenden Prep's fees are 12.8% lower than the county average.

Based on 31 schools in Kent and 264 nationally.

Note: Fee comparisons are based on core termly day fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials 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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Gender:Co-educational

Selectivity:Academic

Prospective pupils for the Prep Department, aged 7 to 11, may be required to sit an entrance test covering mathematics along with verbal and non-verbal reasoning to assess their suitability for the school's academic curriculum and 11+ preparation. For entry into the Pre-Prep, children typically attend for a half-day visit which must be deemed successful, while those joining the Prep Department spend a full day at the school for observations and assessments.

Scholarships:

Sport

Bursaries:Yes

The school provides means-tested financial aid, primarily for students entering at the Year 3 level. Awards are determined by financial need and the candidate's academic and character potential.