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Kent College Pembury
- All-through
- Pembury TN2 4AX
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly in exams due to rapid progress in learning and individual support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and naturally reflect on self-improvement.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Individualised support aids SEND, EAL, and most able pupils to excel with peers.
Teacher Engagement: High expectations and strong subject expertise lead to excellent teaching outcomes.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching enables high levels of knowledge and understanding across curriculum.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Robust governance contributes to successful teaching achievements.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership promotes wellbeing and consistently meets standards.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is prevented practicably and pupil welfare is safeguarded.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils uphold excellent behaviour and respect for diverse backgrounds.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Sound health and safety arrangements ensure safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils excel in creative subjects, sports, and awards like Duke of Edinburgh.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Structured environment supports effective time management and collaboration.
Outdoor Facilities: High-quality facilities aid academic and extracurricular success.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: High-performing students progress to selective universities.
Support for SEND: SEND pupils receive individualized support ensuring progress aligned with peers.
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Kent College Pembury is a All-through, , Methodist school located in Kent, South East.
It has 425 students from age 3-18 yr.
Tuition fee £369 to £9,040 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Kent College Pembury is a leading day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18. The Prep School accepts boys up to Year 3 (2024) and each subsequent year until the Prep School is fully coeducational by 2027. The Senior School is girls only 11 to 18.
Kent College Pembury is a school which ensures every student, whether they are 3 or 18 years of age, succeeds above and beyond their potential. Whatever a student’s strength, the environment and opportunities at Kent College provide the perfect setting to stretch, challenge and champion them to thrive. High academic standards and a flexible and personalised approach for students ensures that at GCSE they achieve, on average, one grade higher than predicted which puts the school in the top 7% in the UK for ‘Value Added’.
The recent ISI inspection awarded Kent College the highest possible grading of 'Excellent' in Academic Achievement and Personal Development, as well as being fully compliant. The report showed that “pupils achieve high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding across all areas of the curriculum” and that “pupils are highly confident and are well prepared for the next stage of their lives”.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 3-18 | 0-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.10% | 20.90% |
| Day Fees | £369 to £9,040 | £883 to £5,940 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.04 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 21 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.45 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 17.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.91 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.51 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 19.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.88 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.3 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.10% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.04% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.95 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.39 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 12.32% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.73% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.81 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.67 2 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 9.72% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.98% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.59 1 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.23 3 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.9% | 10.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.21 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.88 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.3% | 9.87% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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Admission
Fees
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£369 to £9,040
Yearly fee
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£9,900 to £13,500
Boarding
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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