About the school
Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Cranbrook, Kent. Normal entry is in September at 11+, 12+ or 13+, with additional competitive entry at 14+ and 16+ into Year 10 and the Sixth Form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | ISEB |
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| Delivery | Computer-based |
📄 Free Benenden School practice papers (PDF)
Exam change announced:
for Year 7 entry from September 2027,
this school's exam changes — testing creative writing, interview, ISEB Common Pre-test. For 11+ 2027 entry and beyond, the assessment has three stages starting with a Preview Day including a creative writing assessment and an interview, followed by the ISEB Common Pre-test.
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 19 Sep 2026 |
For 11+ candidates, the school says they should be registered and placed on the provisional list by the end of UK Year 5, and recommends registration two years in advance of entry. The page gives dated arrangements for 11+ 2027 entry: Preview Day on 2026-09-19, ISEB Common Pre-test during the Autumn Term after the Assessment Day and by Friday 13 November, firm offers in December, and accepted places with deposit due by Monday 1 March 2027.
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