Bethany School
Set in Cranbrook, Kent, Bethany School is an independent school with a Christian ethos and around 330 pupils on roll. Its modest size places it firmly among the smaller schools in the area, which often means closer relationships between staff and pupils and a strong sense of community. Families considering it can apply for 11+ entry at age 11.
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Teaching & academics
Bethany admits pupils at 11 through its 11+ entry route, making this a natural transition point for children moving on from primary education.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
Schools nearby
The Dulwich School Cranbrook
CRANBROOK, South East
Benenden School
Cranbrook, South East
The Quest School
Paddock Wood, South East
Kent College Pembury
Tunbridge Wells, South East
St Helens Montessori School
Maidstone, South East
King's Reach Education
Maidstone, South East
The last word
A small, faith-rooted independent in the heart of Kent, Bethany may appeal to families who value a close-knit community over the scale of a larger school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.