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Northbourne Park

Co-ed

Learn it, live it, love it

Church of England
Pre-Nursery - Year 8 (Ages 2-13)
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Northbourne Park School is a co-educational day and boarding preparatory school for children aged 2 to 13, situated in 100 acres of parkland near Deal. The school operates across two historic sites: Betteshanger House, which accommodates the Prep school and boarding houses, and the Old Rectory for the Pre-Prep. Emphasising an outdoor-focused education, the school features a unique bilingual programme, the Section Française Bilingue. Facilities include a 13th-century church, a floodlit all-weather pitch, and extensive woodlands used for its Forest School and leadership programmes.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Bilingual:French
Boarding:
Ad-Hoc Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Values:
Respect
Tolerance
Kindness
Love
Courage
Loyalty

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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

-15.6%

Northbourne Park's fees are 15.6% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-5.9%

Northbourne Park's fees are 5.9% 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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Details

Founded:1936
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 52%/48% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 23.4% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 171 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
Common Entrance to Senior
LAMDA
ABRSM
Trinity College London
Cambridge English Qualifications (Any Level)
Rockschool
Scholarships:
Design & Technology
Music
Academic
Performing arts
All-Rounder
Art
Drama
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested bursaries are available to families who need help with tuition costs. Eligibility and the value of the award are determined through a private review of financial circumstances.
Sports Facilities:
Tennis Court
Table Tennis
Rounders
Cross Country Course
Basketball Court
Volleyball Court
Badminton Court
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Fencing
Archery
Playing Fields
Trampoline
Rugby Pitch
Equestrian facilities
Hockey Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
Astroturf Pitch
Yoga Studio
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
3D Printer
Kiln
Forest School
Outdoor Classroom
Textiles Studio
Ceramics Studio
Library
Chapel

Contact Information

Address

Northbourne Park School, Betteshanger, Deal, Kent, CT14 0NW

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General Enquiries

01304 611215

Admissions

Company Details

Corporate Type:Company Limited by Guarantee (with Charitable Status)
Charitable Status:Charitable
Registered Charity No.:280048
Registered Company No.:01490100