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Welcome to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School

WE OFFER AN EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR SIXTH FORM STUDENTS IN A CHALLENGING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT WHILST ALSO PROVIDING MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO HONE THEIR INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOP SELF-EFFICACY.The world for which young people are preparing is a fast-changing and highly competitive environment. It is right that young people consider their options carefully before embarking on post 16 study or training. At Bennett we provide a wide range of A Level courses, alongside other programmes, taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers with a strong record of success.Hard work and commitment to study brings success, and we ensure that students are supported in every way possible to achieve their best. Good communication with parents enables them, too, to play an important role as students embark on advanced study.The Bennett sixth form is a stepping stone to the next stage, and our expert advice and guidance enable students to gain places at the most sought-after universities in the UK or abroad, including Oxbridge and Russell Group, or to secure places on competitive apprenticeship schemes.Above all, we build on the success that we achieve at GCSE as students move into the Sixth Form. Students who have taken their GCSEs at Bennett can be confident that we will continue to ensure that they achieve their best as they move into the next phase. New students are warmly welcomed into our community, and quickly integrate as they too benefit from our outstanding teaching and wide range of opportunities.Dr Karen BrookesHeadteacher

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,892 Total

No. of Boys

977 (51.6%)

No. of Girls

915 (48.4%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

37.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

7.43%

A*/A grades

24.0%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

95%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:12%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:80%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:3%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

60%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:88%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:24%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:10%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 5, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Nov 5, 2025

Application Deadline (External Applicant)

Jan 2, 2026

Application Deadline (Internal Applicants)


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Oct 27 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holidays

Apr 3 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holidays

Jul 22 - Aug 28


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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In our competitive world, those young people who are most successful are those who not only have outstanding and relevant qualifications but can also communicate effectively, solve problems, work with others, and have the resilience and creativity to make a unique contribution to their working environment. We continue to offer a range of opportunities at Bennett for sixth formers to develop these personal qualities which are so highly valued.

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About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed