Best places for schools in Kent
Kent’s 13 areas ranked by schools rated good or outstanding — best areas for schools. Every figure from Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Schools rated Good or Outstanding (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maidstone | 96.8% |
| 2 | Folkestone and Hythe | 95.8% |
| 3 | Ashford | 95.7% |
| 4 | Canterbury | 95.0% |
| 5 | Sevenoaks | 94.4% |
| 6 | Gravesham | 94.1% |
| 7 | Thanet | 94.1% |
| 8 | Medway | 90.9% |
| 9 | Tonbridge and Malling | 90.0% |
| 10 | Dartford | 87.5% |
| 11 | Dover | 85.7% |
| 12 | Tunbridge Wells | 80.0% |
| 13 | Swale | 77.8% |
Source: Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI · 2026. Ranked highest first.
Other Kent rankings
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