Bethany School
Cranbrook, Kent, South East · TN17 1LB
Set in Cranbrook, Kent, Bethany School is a small independent school of around 330 pupils, admitting children at 11 through its own entry process. Its intimate scale tends to suit families looking for a close-knit setting where pupils are known as individuals rather than lost in a large cohort. As a fee-paying school, it operates outside the constraints of the state sector, which shapes both its admissions and its character.
330
Pupils
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- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 330
- Location
- Cranbrook, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.bethanyschool.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Latest results
Attainment 8
22
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The headline attainment figures sit well below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 22 against a national average of 46.9, and the proportion reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths recorded at 0% against a national average of 47%. Figures like these can reflect a number of factors at a small independent school, including the size and make-up of the cohort, so parents would do well to look behind the numbers during a visit. It is worth discussing directly with the school how it supports pupils towards their individual goals.
The last word
A small, fee-paying school in the heart of Kent where the personal scale is the draw; the published results invite close questions on a visit.
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Bethany School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bethany School located?
Bethany School is located at Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1LB.
What type of school is Bethany School?
Bethany School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Bethany School?
Bethany School has approximately 330 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.