Bethany School is a independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11-18.
Bethany is situated in Goudhurst, nestled within 60 acres of the rolling hills and lush countryside of Kent, England. Goudhurst is a picturesque village that exudes old-world charm and tranquillity. Dating back to medieval times, Goudhurst is a hidden gem surrounded by breath taking landscapes and steeped in history with a 15th Century Church and cobblestone streets.
The school has excellent transport links with London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports within easy reach. Marden train station is located just 2 miles away from school with direct trains to London.
Bethany’s diverse community brings together pupils from the UK and a variety of countries overseas, creating a rich and inclusive learning environment. At Bethany the philosophy is simple, the school keeps the child at the centre of every decision they make in order to ensure they become the best version of themselves. In this ever changing world, Bethany ensures this by maximising their academic potential, and develop their interpersonal skills, in a supportive and caring way. Beyond the classroom the school offers a huge array of extra curricular activities to engage, excite and stretch all pupils. Bethany values the happiness and emotional wellbeing of pupils above all else so that their full potential can be realised. Bethany is known for achieving in a great variety of fields. The school not only have pupils achieving outstanding academic results but also have pupils producing award winning creative art and textiles and spectacular theatrical performances.
Bethany teaches a variety of subjects throughout the first three years, to allow pupils to recognise which areas are most suited to their interests, skills and abilities. The broad range of GCSE and A Level options, including vocational qualifications, provide the perfect continuations for pupils to fully explore and stretch the limits of their capabilities.
GCSE
Pupils succeed at GCSE because they make the best choices for themselves, have excellent teaching, and receive individual support to identify specific areas for development. As a result, the majority of pupils remain at Bethany into the Sixth Form.
Pre A Level Courses
For further information on the Pre A Level Courses available, please contact our admissions team at registrar@bethanyschool.org.uk.
A Level
Small class sizes, tailored teaching, passionate staff, flexible choices – this is Bethany’s winning combination to help our Sixth Formers achieve the best grades they can.
Fees (per term)
All of the fees and supplemental charges below are inclusive of VAT, where applicable and unless otherwise stated. In line with government legislation, chargeable VAT has been imposed for all independent schools in the UK with effect from 1st January 2025.
Fees include: Lunches, tuition, textbooks, compulsory stationery, School magazines, house funds, Friends of Bethany School subscriptions and basic laundry (for boarders only).
Year 7: Day: £7,920 | Weekly boarding: £12,145 | Full boarding: £13,490
Year 8: Day: £8,190 | Weekly boarding: £12,425 | Full boarding: £13,785
Years 9-13: Day: £8,750 | Weekly boarding: £13,415 | Full boarding: £15,185
