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Benenden School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Benenden School is an other independent not applicable school in Cranbrook, Kent , serving pupils aged 10-19, with 532 pupils, and a capacity of 620 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

10-19

Age range

532

Pupils

620

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Benenden School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Benenden School?

The catchment area for Benenden School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Benenden School is set by Kent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Benenden School: 620 places, 86% filled: places available

Benenden School has a published admission number of 620 places. 532 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 620 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →

Benenden School: School Information

Full address
Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AA
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-19 years
Gender
Girls
DfE URN
118939

Other Not applicable Schools in Cranbrook

If Benenden School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cranbrook are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Benenden School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Benenden School

What is the catchment area for Benenden School?

The catchment area for Benenden School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Benenden School oversubscribed?

Benenden School has a capacity of 620 places and currently has 532 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Benenden School?

Admission to Benenden School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Benenden School cover?

Benenden School is a not applicable school in Cranbrook, Kent, serving pupils aged 10-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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