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Northbourne Park School

Betteshanger — Within easy reach from central London
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Ages2 – 14

Northbourne Park School is an international school in DEAL, United Kingdom. Founded in 1942. It serves 171 students for students aged 2–14.

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Location & Getting There

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Within easy reach from Gatwick Airport
Within easy reach from central London
Northbourne Park School — Campus
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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1942
Year Founded
171
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
EAL Support
Visa Support

Key Details

Support Services
EAL SupportYes
Visa SupportYes
Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Wide range of scholarships available. Many pupils gain scholarships to prestigious senior schools.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

The school meets all statutory Independent School Standards and applicable regulatory requirements across all areas of inspection. Leaders promote a nurturing and inclusive culture with effective pastoral care, teachers deliver a suitable and ambitious curriculum supporting pupil progress, and staff maintain strong behavioural management and safeguarding practices. The main areas identified for development are adapting teaching methods more consistently for pupils with higher prior attainment and strengthening risk assessment review procedures.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
nurturing and inclusive culture where pupils are known, supported and encouraged
suitably wide and ambitious curriculum designed to encourage pupils to become independent learners
caring atmosphere where support of pupils' emotional wellbeing is central
Effective behaviour management and high behavioural expectations
bilingual French and English pathways supporting effective language development and global outlook
Boarding routines are well organised, and staff promote boarders' independence and self-esteem
pupils take part in leadership roles and charity work that build confidence and responsibility
Safeguarding prioritised through effective staff training embedded in school life
Areas for Development
ensure that teaching methods and resources are always adapted when needed to support the learning of pupils with higher prior attainment as effectively as possible
strengthen the review of risk assessments so that they are consistently informed and amended if required as a result of such review
View Full ISI Report (2025-04-29)

Key facts

Founded
1942
Ages
2–14 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
171
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Northbourne Park is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for ages 7-13. Set in over 100 acres of woodland in rural Kent, close to central London and Gatwick Airport. The school focuses on individual student needs, providing first-class education with extensive pastoral care and a home-from-home boarding community.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

Individual attention, integrated language programme, excellent sports programme, creative arts opportunities, strong pastoral care, home-from-home boarding community, outdoor education

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Sports fields
Archery
Trampolining
Arts
Music
Drama
Visual Arts
Academic
Music Suite
iMacs
Co-Curricular
Afternoon clubs
Outdoor Education
Camping

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
2 – 14
Student Body
Boarding capacity56

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Religious Affiliation

Church of England

Sports Programme

Facilities
Sports fieldsArcheryTrampolining

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Northbourne Park School directly for current fee information.