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Kent College Pembury
Independent school · Kent
| Address | Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–20 |
| Pupils | 352 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Methodist |
| Phone | 01892822006 |
| Website | http://www.kent-college.co.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Tue 23 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Sat 26 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Sat 28 Nov 2026 to Sun 29 Nov 2026, Sat 23 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 6 Mar 2027 to Sun 7 Mar 2027, Sat 8 May 2027 to Sun 9 May 2027, Sat 19 Jun 2027 to Sun 20 Jun 2027
Monday 7 September: boarders return and induction days for Year 7 (full day), Year 10 and Lower Sixth (half day); term starts Tuesday 8 September for all. Boarders return the day before each term. Half terms given as ranges (19-30 Oct, 15-19 Feb, 31 May-4 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Autumn term ends with a half day; Summer term ends with a half day and Senior School Speech Day. May bank holiday Monday 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep Day Pupil (maximum) Nursery | £4,628.00 |
| Prep Day Pupil Reception | £4,881.00 |
| Prep Day Pupil Years 1-2 | £6,148.00 |
| Prep Day Pupil Years 3-6 | £7,597.00 |
| Senior Day Student Years 7-13 | £11,207.00 |
| Senior Full Boarder | £18,183.00 |
| Senior Weekly Boarder | £15,416.00 |
Fees 2026-27, termly, inclusive of VAT where applicable. Registration fee: Prep £120, Senior £180 (now subject to VAT). Deposits: Prep all years £300; Senior day £600; boarder (UK/EU) £900; boarder (non UK/EU) one term's fees. Lunch £410.00 per term (VAT exempt). Flexi boarding £84.00 per night. Sibling discounts 5% (two) / 10% (third child); 20% for certain MOD personnel.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Prep, Year 7, Year 9, Sixth Form, Year 12
Complete and return an application form with the non-refundable registration fee (£120 Nursery/Prep for UK/EU parents, £180 otherwise and for Senior/Sixth Form); the school then advises next steps. Year 7 has an Entrance Day; Year 9 has an Entrance Assessment; scholarship assessments follow.
- Year 7 Entrance Day
- Year 9 Entrance Assessment
- Scholarship assessments (Years 7 and 9)
- Year 12 practical scholarships
Registration deadline: Fri 23 Oct 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Edenbridge, Westerham, Brasted | 07:20 |
| Route 2 | Broadwater Down, Frant Road, Warwick Park | 07:40 |
| Route 3 | Sissinghurst, Staplehurst, Marden, Horsmonden, Matfield | 07:00 |
| Route 4 | Ightham, Ivy Hatch, Hadlow, Golden Green | 07:15 |
| Route 5 | St Johns Rd in Tunbridge Wells | 07:40 |
| Route 6 | Penshurst, Bidborough, South Tonbridge | 07:35 |
| Route 7 | Otford, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Morleys Roundabout, Pembury | 07:00 |
| Route 8 | Leigh, Hildenborough Church, Hilden Manor, Yardley Park, South Tonbridge | 07:30 |
| Route 9 | Crowborough, Groombridge, Langton, Assembly Halls in Tubridge Wells | 07:00 |
| Route 10 | Kings Hill, Stonnel, Paddock Wood | 07:25 |
| Route 11 | Crouch, Plaxtol, Hadlow, E Peckham | 07:20 |
| Route 12 | Mayfield, Mark Cross, Forest Road, Bells Yew Green, Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst | 07:05 |
| Route 14 | Warwick Park | 07:48 |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.