Gad's Hill School
“First to thine own self be true”
Gad's Hill School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 16, located in Higham, near Rochester. Founded in 1924, the school is famously set within the former country home of Charles Dickens, Gad’s Hill Place, and occupies 12 acres of grounds. The site features the Grade I listed Georgian house alongside modern facilities, including a purpose-built theatre and sports hall. The school emphasises traditional values and a well-rounded education, offering a broad curriculum supported by small class sizes, an on-site Forest School, and a Combined Cadet Force.
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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
-16.6%
Gad's Hill School's fees are 16.6% lower than the national average.
Vs. County Average
-10.5%
Gad's Hill School's fees are 10.5% lower than the county average.
Based on 30 schools in Kent and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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https://www.gadshill.org/General Enquiries
01474 822366Admissions