The Davenport School
School summary
With just 18 pupils on roll, The Davenport School is a notably small independent school in Sandwich, Kent. Its size places it among the most intimate of settings, where teaching can be closely tailored to each child and where every pupil is well known to staff. Led by Ms Susan Howson, the co-educational school takes no religious affiliation and operates on a day basis. Families drawn to a personal, small-scale environment rather than the bustle of a larger institution are likely to find it of interest.
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Teaching & academics
As an independent school inspected by the ISI, The Davenport School operates outside the state framework. Its very small roll allows for a high degree of individual attention, which can suit children who thrive with close support.
Head · Ms Susan Howson
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, mixed independent in Sandwich where an intimate setting and personal attention are the defining features.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.