# Schools in Kent > The independent, parent-friendly directory of every school in Kent and Medway: 773 schools across 53 towns, with Ofsted and ISI ratings, admissions, SEND, term dates, maps and local services. Schools in Kent (schoolsinkent.co.uk) helps parents find, compare and research schools across Kent and Medway. The directory currently lists 773 schools, including 37 grammar schools and 102 independent schools, plus primary, secondary, SEND, sixth-form and boarding provision. Every school has its own page with Ofsted or ISI inspection detail (both the pre-2024 overall-effectiveness framework and the new report card grades), admissions and appeals guidance, SEND information, term dates, contact details, social links and a map. Parents can search by school name, town or distance from a postcode, filter by phase, type, Ofsted grade and inspection recency, compare up to four schools side by side, and read plain-English guides on the Kent Test, admissions, catchment areas, appeals and SEND. The site is free for parents and independent of any school, council or ad network. Schools are never charged to be listed. Revenue comes from local Kent businesses (tutors, clubs and family services) that pay a flat £97 a year for a listing, plus newsletter sponsorship. ## Key pages - [Home](/): Search all 773 Kent and Medway schools, browse towns and subscribe to the Kent Parents newsletter. - [School search](/search): Filter by name, town, postcode distance, Ofsted rating, inspection date, phase, gender and age range. - [School Map](/map): Interactive map with colour-coded pins by school type; each pin links to the school profile. - [Compare Schools](/compare): Side-by-side comparison of up to four schools, adapting to old and new Ofsted frameworks. - [Local Towns](/towns): Every Kent and Medway town with schools listed. - [Parent Guides](/guides): Plain-English guides on admissions, the Kent Test, SEND, appeals and term dates. - [Local Services](/providers): Tutors, clubs, activities and family services for Kent parents. - [About](/about): Who we are, where the data comes from and how the site is funded. - [Contact](/contact): Report a school update or get in touch. ## School category pages - [All schools in Kent](/schools): Filterable directory of all 773 schools. - [Primary schools in Kent](/primary-schools): State primary, infant and junior schools. - [Secondary schools in Kent](/secondary-schools): Non-selective secondary schools. - [Grammar schools in Kent](/grammar-schools): All 37 Kent and Medway grammar schools. - [Independent schools in Kent](/independent-schools): 102 fee-paying prep and senior schools. - [Sixth forms in Kent](/sixth-forms): Schools offering post-16 study. - [SEND schools in Kent](/send-schools): Specialist SEND provision. - [Boarding schools in Kent](/boarding-schools): Full, weekly and flexi-boarding. ## Town pages Each town also has phase-specific pages at /primary-schools-in-{town}, /secondary-schools-in-{town}, /grammar-schools-in-{town} and /independent-schools-in-{town} where those schools exist. - [Schools in Maidstone](/schools-in-maidstone): 64 schools listed. - [Schools in Ashford](/schools-in-ashford): 55 schools listed. - [Schools in Canterbury](/schools-in-canterbury): 50 schools listed. - [Schools in Rochester](/schools-in-rochester): 43 schools listed. - [Schools in Sevenoaks](/schools-in-sevenoaks): 40 schools listed. - [Schools in Tonbridge](/schools-in-tonbridge): 38 schools listed. - [Schools in Tunbridge Wells](/schools-in-tunbridge-wells): 37 schools listed. - [Schools in Sittingbourne](/schools-in-sittingbourne): 37 schools listed. - [Schools in Gravesend](/schools-in-gravesend): 37 schools listed. - [Schools in Dartford](/schools-in-dartford): 32 schools listed. - [Schools in Dover](/schools-in-dover): 31 schools listed. - [Schools in Chatham](/schools-in-chatham): 31 schools listed. - [Schools in Gillingham](/schools-in-gillingham): 29 schools listed. - [Schools in Folkestone](/schools-in-folkestone): 25 schools listed. - [Schools in Ramsgate](/schools-in-ramsgate): 20 schools listed. - [Schools in Cranbrook](/schools-in-cranbrook): 15 schools listed. - [Schools in Faversham](/schools-in-faversham): 15 schools listed. - [Schools in Broadstairs](/schools-in-broadstairs): 15 schools listed. - [Schools in Deal](/schools-in-deal): 15 schools listed. - [Schools in Margate](/schools-in-margate): 14 schools listed. - [Schools in Sheerness](/schools-in-sheerness): 11 schools listed. - [Schools in West Malling](/schools-in-west-malling): 11 schools listed. - [Schools in Swanley](/schools-in-swanley): 9 schools listed. - [Schools in Whitstable](/schools-in-whitstable): 9 schools listed. - [Schools in Herne Bay](/schools-in-herne-bay): 8 schools listed. - [Schools in Aylesford](/schools-in-aylesford): 8 schools listed. - [Schools in Longfield](/schools-in-longfield): 8 schools listed. - [Schools in Sandwich](/schools-in-sandwich): 7 schools listed. - [Schools in Hythe](/schools-in-hythe): 7 schools listed. - [Schools in Edenbridge](/schools-in-edenbridge): 6 schools listed. - [Schools in Tenterden](/schools-in-tenterden): 6 schools listed. - [Schools in Birchington](/schools-in-birchington): 4 schools listed. - [Schools in Romney Marsh](/schools-in-romney-marsh): 4 schools listed. - [Schools in Snodland](/schools-in-snodland): 4 schools listed. - [Schools in New Romney](/schools-in-new-romney): 3 schools listed. - [Schools in Westgate-on-Sea](/schools-in-westgate-on-sea): 3 schools listed. - [Schools in Westerham](/schools-in-westerham): 2 schools listed. - [Schools in Isle of Sheppey](/schools-in-isle-of-sheppey): 2 schools listed. - [Schools in Greenhithe](/schools-in-greenhithe): 2 schools listed. - [Schools in Swanscombe](/schools-in-swanscombe): 2 schools listed. - [Schools in Rainham](/schools-in-rainham): 2 schools listed. - [Schools in Herne](/schools-in-herne): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Hawkinge](/schools-in-hawkinge): 1 school listed. - [Schools in East Malling](/schools-in-east-malling): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Swanley Village](/schools-in-swanley-village): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Meopham](/schools-in-meopham): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Sutton Valence](/schools-in-sutton-valence): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Wye](/schools-in-wye): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Teynham](/schools-in-teynham): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Halling](/schools-in-halling): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Strood](/schools-in-strood): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Chartham](/schools-in-chartham): 1 school listed. - [Schools in Temple Ewell](/schools-in-temple-ewell): 1 school listed. ## Individual school pages Every school has a canonical page at /schools/{town}/{school-slug}, for example /schools/maidstone/maidstone-grammar-school. Each page includes: - Ofsted or ISI inspection detail, including new report card category grades where published - Age range, gender intake, pupil numbers and school type - Admissions guidance, entrance assessments and the appeals process - SEND information with a direct link to the school's own SEND page - Term dates for the current academic year - Contact details, email, website and social links - A map, directions and nearby schools in the same town ## Parent guides - [Kent Test 2026: dates, registration and calm preparation](/guides/kent-test-2026): A parent-friendly guide to the Kent Test, including the key dates to watch, what the assessment covers and how to prepare without turning Year 5 into a pressure cooker. - [Applying for a primary school place in Kent: a plain-English timeline](/guides/primary-school-places-kent): What to do, when to do it and what to check before naming primary schools on your application form. - [Finding the right SEND support: what to ask, and who can help](/guides/send-support-kent-schools): A practical checklist for parents comparing school support for children with additional needs. - [School open days in Kent: what to look for when you visit](/guides/school-open-days-kent): A simple visit checklist covering classrooms, pastoral care, clubs, travel and the questions parents often forget to ask. - [Secondary school admissions in Kent: dates, forms and how allocation actually works](/guides/secondary-school-admissions-kent): The Kent secondary admissions timetable, how to fill in the Secondary Common Application Form and what happens on National Offer Day. - [School catchment areas in Kent: how distance really affects your chance](/guides/school-catchment-areas-kent): Catchment isn't a fixed line; it moves each year with demand. - [Moving to Kent with school-age children: an honest school-first guide](/guides/moving-to-kent-with-school-age-children): How to time your move around school admissions, find in-year places and avoid ending up on a long waiting list. - [Kent school appeals: when to appeal, what to say and what to expect](/guides/school-appeals-kent): A calm walkthrough of the school admissions appeals process for Kent families, including timings, panels and how to build your case. - [Primary school admissions in Kent: reception applications explained](/guides/primary-school-admissions-kent): How to apply for a reception class place in Kent, the dates that matter, and how oversubscription criteria decide who gets in. - [Moving to Kent with school-age children: what parents need to know](/guides/moving-to-kent-schools): A calm guide to relocating to Kent mid-year, from in-year applications to catchment realities and how to shortlist schools before you exchange contracts. - [Grammar vs independent in Kent: which route is right for your family?](/guides/kent-11-plus-vs-independent): A parent-friendly comparison of the grammar and independent routes at 11+, weighing cost, pressure, journey time and long-term fit. - [Ofsted ratings explained: what Good, Outstanding and Requires Improvement really mean](/guides/ofsted-ratings-explained): How to read an Ofsted report properly, and why the headline word is only a small part of the picture. - [School uniform in Kent: what to expect and how to save](/guides/school-uniform-costs-kent): A practical guide to uniform costs, sew-in badges, second-hand sales and the new statutory limits on branded items. - [Starting reception: a calm September checklist](/guides/starting-reception-ready-checklist): What your child actually needs to be able to do before their first day, and what school will teach them regardless. - [Faith schools in Kent: how admissions really work](/guides/faith-schools-kent): Church of England, Catholic and other faith schools use different admissions criteria - here is how to know if your family qualifies. - [Sixth form or college? Post-16 choices in Kent](/guides/sixth-form-choices-kent): A-levels, T-levels, BTECs and apprenticeships all sit alongside each other at 16. ## Newsletter The free Kent Parents newsletter covers local events, school news, admissions reminders and family-friendly activities across Kent and Medway. Parents can subscribe from the homepage or any page footer and choose their town. ## For local businesses and providers - [Advertise](/advertise): £97 a year flat fee, plus newsletter sponsorship and sponsored content options. - [List your business](/list-your-business): Create a tutor, club or family services profile. - [Tutors](/providers/tutors), [Clubs and activities](/providers/clubs), [Family services](/providers/family-services) - [Add your school](/add-your-school): Free submission for missing schools. ## Legal and utility pages - [Privacy policy](/privacy) - [Terms](/terms) - [Cookies](/cookies) - [XML sitemap](https://schoolsinkent.co.uk/sitemap.xml) ## Contact - [Contact form](/contact) - Email: hello@schoolsinkent.co.uk Site: https://schoolsinkent.co.uk Content last updated: 26 July 2026.