Kent College will become a fully co-educational school from September 2026. New Era. Same Excellence.
Kent College Pembury, a distinguished day and boarding school founded in 1886, will welcome boys from September 2026.
This decision reflects the school's commitment to evolving and enhancing its educational offerings as part of its exciting plans for its future.
Renowned for its academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, state-of-the-art facilities and strong sense of community, this decision will now enable any child who would flourish at Kent College to be able to join, irrespective of gender.
This new era of extending their co-educational provision follows the successful integration of boys into Kent College Prep School in 2020. Boys will now be able to transition from the Prep School to the Senior School and new joiners can start into Senior School
year groups next year, as well as into the Sixth Form and boarding.
Kent College takes pride in providing a diverse array of academic options and a comprehensive extracurricular programme designed to establish a solid foundation for students' future careers and studies. In addition to the 23 subjects currently available at
the Sixth Form, the school is introducing BTECs in Medical Science, Criminology, Media, Marketing, and Information Technology, along with Engineering courses in Key Stage 3. This expansion allows students to pursue pathways that align with their individual
interests and aspirations.
Jeremy Nicholds, Chair of Governors said
'I am delighted to be joining Kent College as Chair of Governors at this exciting stage in the school’s history as we become fully co-educational. The school has a legacy of excellent achievement for all students,
whether in academic subjects, or in the wider fields of music, sport and drama. The pursuit of excellence will continue with the introduction of boys and we very much look forward to continuing to support all of our students, both girls and boys to unlock
their full potential and thrive in whatever path they choose.'
Katrina Handford, Head at Kent College, said: '
I am proud to lead a school which focuses on unlocking the potential of all. For 140 years, girls have flourished here under the expert guidance of committed and talented staff, with every pupil achieving above
and beyond their potential and finding their own unique path, going on to contribute to the world as thoughtful global citizens. I am now excited to extend this wonderful offer to support both boys and girls to be the best that they can be.'
Boys can join from September 2026, and we recommend early registration. We warmly invite families to see our facilities and meet our staff.
Do join us at one of our Open Events. Please visit our website to register.
www.kent-college.co.uk. Please contact our Admissions Team on admissions@kentcollege.kent.sch.uk
or on 01892 820218.
September 2025