Cobham Hall
Kent, South East · DA12 3BL
Small and intimate, Cobham Hall is an independent boarding and day school in Kent for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, with just 104 pupils on roll. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good overall in its most recent inspection, and singled out personal development as excellent. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 15 and a roll of this size make for a close-knit community where individual pupils are unlikely to go unnoticed. Notably, a third of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a range of learning needs, and means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent of fees widen access considerably.
104
Pupils
good
ISI
£29,985
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15
- Location
- Kent, South East
- Website
- www.cobhamhall.com
- Telephone
- 01474 823371
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmistress Wendy Barrett
Latest results
Attainment 8
34.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
39%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
30%
A-level A*-A
11%
A-level A*-B
43%
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit below national benchmarks: Attainment 8 stands at 34.4 against a national average of 46.9, and 39 per cent of pupils reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47 per cent nationally. At A-level, 11 per cent of entries reach A*-A and 43 per cent A*-B. Mathematics is a popular choice at both GCSE and A-level, alongside the arts, drama and English, and pupils can extend themselves through the EPQ.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 37
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 33.33%
- EHC plans
- 2.5%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport spans netball, hockey, cricket, badminton and climbing, giving pupils both team and more individual pursuits. Scholarships in art, drama, music and sport, as well as general and sixth-form subject awards, point to a school that values achievement beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,560 - £29,985
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £47,175 - £52,695
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries for up to 100 per cent of fees
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2023
The last word
A small, nurturing boarding school where personal development is a genuine strength and generous bursaries can open the door. Best suited to families who prize individual attention over headline league-table figures.
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Cobham Hall 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Cobham Hall located?
Cobham Hall is located at Cobham Hall, Brewers Road, Gravesend, DA12 3BL.
What type of school is Cobham Hall?
Cobham Hall is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Cobham Hall?
Cobham Hall has approximately 104 pupils on roll.
What is Cobham Hall's inspection rating?
Cobham Hall is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 5 December 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.