School Reviews
Don't just take our word for it, read what others have to say about Kent College.
Pupils are highly confident and are well prepared for the next stage of their lives. (ISI, 2023)
Pupils exhibit a sense of personal responsibility for their actions and display positive behaviour towards others, such as empathy, kindness and respect. (ISI, 2023)
Independent Schools Inspectorate
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is an independent inspectorate, appointed by the Department for Education to inspect association independent schools in England.
The inspection reports inform the Department for Education on the extent to which the statutory Independent School Standards are met.
Educational Quality and Compliance Inspection 2023
Kent College Pembury welcomed the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) to the school in June 2023 for a full Educational Quality and Compliance Inspection. The report shows the school to be ‘excellent’ in both Academic Achievement and Personal Development, as well as being fully compliant with the Independent Schools Standards, including the National Minimum Standards for Boarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Regulatory Compliance Inspection 2019
The school met the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools 2015, and relevant requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Integrated Inspection 2016
The school was 'excellent' in all areas. The quality of pupils achievements was found to be excellent with pupils educated in line with the school's aim of providing a balanced and well wounded education that promotes the confidence of each individual.
Muddy Stilettos - Senior School
Katrina Handford took over the headship at Kent College Pembury in January 2022, making her move from Nottingham Girls’ High School. She’s young and kind – totally approachable too – keen to operate an open door policy for the girls as much as the parents. She’s also very down-to-earth, with not a jot of old school pomp or grandeur about her (which makes her a pretty good role model for the modern woman).
Muddy Stilettos - Prep School
Muddy Stilettos - Prep School
Historically a girls’ school with boys now joining in the Early Years there’s exciting times ahead for this rural prep, in a stunning countryside setting. Boasting great academic results while keeping down-to-earth and caring – form a single-line please!