Schools in Kent
Kent is a county council area in the South East. It has 707 open schools and colleges: 455 primary, 100 secondary, 4 all-through, 88 special, 1 nursery, 4 sixth forms and colleges and 55 others. 44% are academies or free schools.
Schools
707
455 primary · 100 secondary
Pupils
266,371
on roll in 677 schools
Ofsted Good or better
98%
393 of 402 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
5,688
on record across 563 schools
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Schools in Kent 707
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adisham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CanterburyReport cardNov 2025Exceptional in 1 area, Strong standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 101 pupils | Primary | Report cardNov 2025Exceptional in 1 area, Strong standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 101 | - |
| Aldington Primary SchoolFoundation school · AshfordGoodFeb 2024Primary · 198 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2024 | 198 | 10 |
| Alkerden Church of England AcademyFree schools · Ebbsfleet ValleyNone on recordAll-through · 128 pupils · 12 governors | All-through | None on record | 128 | 12 |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · FolkestoneGoodSep 2023Primary · 256 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 256 | 5 |
| Allington Primary SchoolAcademy converter · MaidstoneOutstandingJul 2022Primary · 466 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | OutstandingJul 2022 | 466 | 8 |
| ALP SittingbourneOther independent special school · SittingbourneNone on recordSpecial · 40 pupils | Special | None on record | 40 | - |
| Amherst SchoolAcademy converter · SevenoaksGoodMay 2022Primary · 385 pupils · 19 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2022 | 385 | 19 |
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · MaidstoneGoodJun 2023Primary · 329 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 329 | 7 |
| Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CanterburyGoodSep 2019Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 183 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2019Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade given | 183 | 9 |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · AshfordGoodMar 2023Primary · 443 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 443 | 10 |
| Ashford SchoolOther independent school · AshfordNone on recordOther · 936 pupils | Other | None on record | 936 | - |
| Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · AshfordGoodJun 2016Primary · 418 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2016 | 418 | 8 |
| Aspire SchoolFree schools special · SittingbourneNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 194 pupils · 13 governors | Special | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 194 | 13 |
| Astor Secondary SchoolAcademy converter · DoverReport cardMar 2026Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 732 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5; safeguarding standards met | 732 | 7 |
| Aycliffe Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · DoverGoodJun 2013Primary · 82 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2013 | 82 | 8 |
| Aylesford SchoolAcademy sponsor led · AylesfordNo overall gradeApr 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 916 pupils · 3 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeApr 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effective | 916 | 3 |
| Aylesham Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CanterburyUngraded inspectionJun 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy.Primary · 382 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | Ungraded inspectionJun 2023No earlier grade held in our data. This inspection was of the previous school, before it became an academy. | 382 | 6 |
| Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school · SittingbourneGoodApr 2015Primary · 252 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2015 | 252 | 9 |
| Barham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CanterburyGoodJan 2023Primary · 210 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 210 | 1 |
| Barming Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · MaidstoneNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 480 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 480 | 9 |
| Barton Court Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · CanterburyGoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Nov 2024, no grade givenSecondary · 995 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | GoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Nov 2024, no grade given | 995 | 10 |
| Barton Junior SchoolAcademy converter · DoverGoodOct 2014Primary · 202 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2014 | 202 | 6 |
| Barton Manor SchoolFree schools · CanterburyNo overall gradeMay 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 596 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeMay 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; safeguarding effective | 596 | 7 |
| Bean Primary SchoolCommunity school · DartfordGoodNov 2019Ungraded inspection Apr 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 204 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2019Ungraded inspection Apr 2025, no grade given | 204 | 9 |
| Beaver Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · AshfordGoodSep 2017Primary · 483 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2017 | 483 | 8 |
| Beech Grove SchoolOther independent school · DoverNone on recordOther · 86 pupils | Other | None on record | 86 | - |
| Beechwood SchoolOther independent school · Tunbridge WellsNone on recordOther · 303 pupils | Other | None on record | 303 | - |
| BemixSpecial post 16 institution · CanterburyNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| Benenden Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CranbrookGoodDec 2016Primary · 213 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2016 | 213 | 13 |
| Benenden SchoolOther independent school · CranbrookNone on recordOther · 480 pupils | Other | None on record | 480 | - |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan SchoolAcademy converter · Tunbridge WellsOutstandingDec 2023Secondary · 1,913 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | OutstandingDec 2023 | 1,913 | 7 |
| Bethany SchoolOther independent school · CranbrookNone on recordOther · 309 pupils | Other | None on record | 309 | - |
| Bethersden Primary SchoolCommunity school · AshfordGoodJun 2023Primary · 117 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 117 | 8 |
| Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Tunbridge WellsGoodJul 2013Primary · 200 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2013 | 200 | 13 |
| Birchington Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BirchingtonNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 422 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 422 | 8 |
| BirchwoodPupil referral unit · FolkestoneNo overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveOther | Other | No overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | - | - |
| Birtley House Independent SchoolOther independent special school · SevenoaksNone on recordSpecial · 30 pupils | Special | None on record | 30 | - |
| Bishop Chavasse Primary SchoolFree schools · TonbridgeGoodJul 2022Primary · 371 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2022 | 371 | 8 |
| Bishops Down Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · Tunbridge WellsReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 194 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 194 | 9 |
| Blean Primary SchoolCommunity school · CanterburyOutstandingMar 2016Primary · 449 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | OutstandingMar 2016 | 449 | 11 |
| Bobbing Village SchoolAcademy converter · SittingbourneRequires improvementJun 2024Primary · 192 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | Requires improvementJun 2024 | 192 | 13 |
| Bodsham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · AshfordReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 70 pupils · 14 governors | Primary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 70 | 14 |
| Borden Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SittingbourneNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 138 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 138 | 6 |
| Borden Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · SittingbourneReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 938 pupils · 20 governors | Secondary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2; safeguarding standards met | 938 | 20 |
| Borough Green Primary SchoolFoundation school · SevenoaksGoodMar 2024Primary · 208 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 208 | 12 |
| Boughton Monchelsea Primary SchoolCommunity school · MaidstoneGoodMar 2018Primary · 202 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2018 | 202 | 10 |
| Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · FavershamGoodOct 2015Primary · 209 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2015 | 209 | 12 |
| Bower Grove SchoolFoundation special school · MaidstoneOutstandingSep 2019Ungraded inspection Nov 2024, no grade givenSpecial · 246 pupils · 14 governors | Special | OutstandingSep 2019Ungraded inspection Nov 2024, no grade given | 246 | 14 |
| Brabourne Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · AshfordGoodOct 2013Primary · 104 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2013 | 104 | 10 |
| Bredgar Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · SittingbourneGoodFeb 2012Primary · 106 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2012 | 106 | 7 |
| Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · GillinghamGoodJan 2024Primary · 140 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2024 | 140 | 8 |
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · TonbridgeGoodNov 2013Primary · 209 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2013 | 209 | 11 |
| Brenzett Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · Romney MarshGoodJul 2019Primary · 90 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2019 | 90 | 7 |
| Brewood Secondary SchoolOther independent special school · DealNone on recordSpecial · 48 pupils | Special | None on record | 48 | - |
| Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CanterburyGoodJun 2014Primary · 416 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2014 | 416 | 8 |
| Broadwater Down Primary SchoolCommunity school · Tunbridge WellsGoodMar 2023Primary · 109 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 109 | 11 |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts CollegeAcademy converter · HytheReport cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,314 pupils · 15 governors | Secondary | Report cardJan 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 1,314 | 15 |
| Bromstone Primary School, BroadstairsFoundation school · BroadstairsNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 407 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 407 | 11 |
| Bronte SchoolOther independent school · GravesendNone on recordOther · 147 pupils | Other | None on record | 147 | - |
| Brook Community Primary SchoolFoundation school · AshfordGoodMay 2023Primary · 76 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2023 | 76 | 10 |
| Brookfield Infant SchoolCommunity school · AylesfordGoodApr 2023Primary · 180 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | 180 | 9 |
| Brookfield Junior SchoolCommunity school · AylesfordGoodNov 2017Primary · 251 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2017 | 251 | 9 |
| Brookland Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · Romney MarshGoodFeb 2023Primary · 94 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 94 | 8 |
| Broomhill Bank SchoolFoundation special school · Tunbridge WellsGoodMar 2018Special · 404 pupils · 5 governors | Special | GoodMar 2018 | 404 | 5 |
| Brunswick House Primary SchoolCommunity school · MaidstoneGoodFeb 2018Primary · 420 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2018 | 420 | 8 |
| Burham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · RochesterGoodOct 2014Primary · 179 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2014 | 179 | 8 |
| Bysing Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter · FavershamGoodJun 2024Primary · 245 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 245 | 9 |
| Cage Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · TonbridgeGoodNov 2023Primary · 208 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 208 | 9 |
| Caldecott Foundation SchoolNon-maintained special school · AshfordGoodMar 2017Special · 69 pupils | Special | GoodMar 2017 | 69 | - |
| Callis Grange Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school · BroadstairsGoodApr 2022Primary · 291 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2022 | 291 | 7 |
| Canterbury Christ Church UniversityHigher education institutions · CanterburyNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| Canterbury Road Primary SchoolCommunity school · SittingbourneGoodJan 2019Primary · 209 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2019 | 209 | 10 |
| Capel Primary SchoolCommunity school · TonbridgeGoodFeb 2015Primary · 209 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2015 | 209 | 10 |
| Capel-le-Ferne Primary SchoolCommunity school · FolkestoneReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 170 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 170 | 10 |
| Castle Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · FolkestoneGoodMar 2024Primary · 395 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2024 | 395 | 5 |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery SchoolFoundation school · GravesendNo overall gradeMar 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 442 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 442 | 7 |
| Challock Primary SchoolFoundation school · AshfordOutstandingJul 2023Primary · 212 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | OutstandingJul 2023 | 212 | 11 |
| Chantry Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · GravesendReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 441 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 441 | 7 |
| Charing Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · AshfordReport cardFeb 2026Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 199 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardFeb 2026Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1; safeguarding standards met | 199 | 7 |
| Charlton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · DoverGoodFeb 2018Primary · 206 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2018 | 206 | 8 |
| Chartham Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CanterburyGoodJan 2016Primary · 380 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2016 | 380 | 10 |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · RamsgateNo overall gradeSep 2025Good in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 1,334 pupils · 13 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeSep 2025Good in all four key judgements; sixth form provision Good; safeguarding effective | 1,334 | 13 |
| Cheriton Primary SchoolFoundation school · FolkestoneNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 391 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 391 | 9 |
| Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · SevenoaksGoodNov 2019Ungraded inspection Jun 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 196 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2019Ungraded inspection Jun 2025, no grade given | 196 | 11 |
| Chiddingstone Church of England SchoolAcademy converter · EdenbridgeNo overall gradeDec 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 209 pupils · 22 governors | Primary | No overall gradeDec 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 209 | 22 |
| Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CanterburyReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 81 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 5; safeguarding standards met | 81 | 7 |
| Chilmington Green Primary SchoolFree schools · AshfordGoodDec 2022Primary · 297 pupils | Primary | GoodDec 2022 | 297 | - |
| Chilmington Green SchoolFree schools · Great ChartReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 2; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 449 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 2; safeguarding standards met | 449 | 7 |
| Chilton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · RamsgateOutstandingJan 2019Primary · 418 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | OutstandingJan 2019 | 418 | 9 |
| Chislet Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CanterburyGoodNov 2022Primary · 104 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 104 | 10 |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, FolkestoneAcademy converter · FolkestoneGoodNov 2022Primary · 411 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2022 | 411 | 12 |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School, RamsgateAcademy sponsor led · RamsgateReport cardJul 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 223 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | Report cardJul 2026Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 223 | 13 |
| Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WesterhamNo overall gradeMay 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 203 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | No overall gradeMay 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 203 | 1 |
| Claremont Primary SchoolCommunity school · Tunbridge WellsGoodJan 2023Primary · 436 pupils · 15 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 436 | 15 |
| Cliftonville Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · MargateGoodJun 2024Primary · 845 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2024 | 845 | 6 |
| Cobham HallOther independent schoolNone on recordOther · 112 pupils | Other | None on record | 112 | - |
| Cobham Primary SchoolCommunity school · GravesendOutstandingApr 2024Primary · 218 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | OutstandingApr 2024 | 218 | 10 |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CranbrookGoodMar 2015Primary · 109 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2015 | 109 | 11 |
| Compass Community School Coastal ParkOther independent special school · FolkestoneNone on recordSpecial · 39 pupils | Special | None on record | 39 | - |
| Copperfield AcademyAcademy sponsor led · GravesendReport cardDec 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 459 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | Report cardDec 2025Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 459 | 10 |