Bethany School (Goudhurst, Kent)
| Established | 1866 |
|---|---|
| Type | Independent |
| Headmaster | Francie Healy, BSc, HDipEd, NPQH |
| Deputy Headmaster | Steven Winter |
| Chaplain | Caroline Turvey |
| Location |
Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LB England |
| Staff | 55 Teaching 27 Support |
| Students | 350 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Colours | White and Blue |
| Founder | Reverend Joseph James Kendon |
| School Years | Year 7 (Secondary) - Sixth Form |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | www |
Bethany School is an independent boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 11–18 (Year 7-11 and Sixth Form), in Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom, which still places great emphasis on its Anglican character. The School is a rural campus, located on a in a beautiful 60 acre site in the heart of the Weald of Kent.
Headmaster Francie Healy has been in post since September 2010. The School has seen a constant programme of development with many new buildings. The most recent addition to the facilities is the new Science Centre which was completed at the end of 2008. Bethany School was founded by The Reverend Joseph Kendon in 1866. He was a man of great vision and faith who intended Bethany to be a community where each student would be treated as an individual and encouraged to reach their true potential in all areas of life.
For up to date information regarding the School's Entrance Examinations and Scholarships, please refer to the School's website at www.bethanyschool.org.uk
Bethany has a wide variety of sport. Rugby, Football and Cricket are among the most popular sports for boys, with Netball, Hockey and Rounders for girls.
A wide variety of clubs and activities are available to pupils and these are incorporated within the school day. These range from Arts & Crafts to Bee-keeping, Golf, Equestrian, Archery, Table Tennis, Chef School and many more.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme is extremely popular with pupils from Year 10 upwards and each year between 15-20 pupils achieve the Gold Award.
Business Studies pupils have the option in the Sixth Form of participating in Young Enterprise, a charity scheme where pupils form a business and attempt to generate profits for shareholders.
In recent years, Bethany School has seen a major development of new buildings. 2016 has seen the completion of a fantastic, six lane 25m indoor swimming pool, a state of the art Fitness Suite and a new Sixth Form Centre.
The Orchard was completed in 1999 and provides a separate living area for Sixth Form pupils with ensuite study bedrooms. In 2001 a modern sports complex was completed, providing a new 'weights room' and also a climbing wall.
A new library was completed in 2002 and the former library was converted into a drama studio. The library has been very well received, especially by the Lower 6th who have a much more modern and resourceful library for private study.
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