St Andrew's School prepares pupils for preparatory schools, public schools and for the Kent County Council Selection Procedure (11+). It is a co-educational independent day school with 270 pupils in the age range of 4 - 11, divided between 14 classes. It has an excellent academic record with outstanding levels of achievement in examinations. The School places particular emphasis on the acquirement of basic skills consistent with the National Curriculum. Pupils are expected to communicate easily in speech and writing, in the latter case, legibly and with an observance of the accepted rules of grammar. In mathematics, the aim is not only to acquire the basic skills, but to emphasise central concepts and operations.
In addition to the consistently high achievements in public examinations, St Andrew's is also noted for the success of its pupils in local and national competitions, especially in the fields of art and poetry. The School also has a long tradition in drama which has an important place in the curriculum. Many extra-mural activities are available, ranging from choral singing to sports such as netball and tennis. Various clubs foster hobbies such as chess and the Spanish club offers pupils the chance to develop a second language.
