Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Kent 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 711 schools across Kent. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Kent has 711 primary & secondary schools, of which 89 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 487 rated Good — 81% of primary & secondary schools in Kent are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Kent follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

711
Total schools
89
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
63.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Dartford Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Tonbridge Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
4. Invicta Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
5. Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
6. Northfleet Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. St Mildred's Primary Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Northbourne Park School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
10. Holmewood House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
11. Rose Hill School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
12. Sevenoaks Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
13. St Michael's Prep School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
14. Somerhill
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
15. Bronte School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
16. The Granville School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
17. Hilden Grange School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
18. Solefield School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
19. Russell House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
20. Junior King's School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Kent?
There are 711 primary & secondary schools in Kent, of which 89 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Kent?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Kent is Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Kent?
Primary and secondary school applications in Kent are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Kent council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Kent?
13% of primary & secondary schools in Kent are rated Outstanding and 68% are rated Good. 79.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.