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St Edmund's School Canterbury

Co-ed

Fungar Vice Cotis

(Be as a whetstone for others to be sharpened upon)

Church of England
Pre-Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 2-18)
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St Edmund's School Canterbury is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2-18. Situated on a 62-acre semi-rural site in Canterbury, Kent, the school was established in 1749. It educates the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral. The school claims to focus on fostering a love of learning, intellectual agility, and creativity within a supportive and inclusive environment. Its grounds include parkland, forestry, and modern facilities, supporting a broad co-curricular programme.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Ad-Hoc Boarding
Values:
Each Other
Individuality
Curiosity
Excellence
Social Responsibility

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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-8.9%

St Edmund's School Canterbury's fees are 8.9% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-3.8%

St Edmund's School Canterbury's fees are 3.8% 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

Demonym:Edmundian
Founded:1749
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 52%/48% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 18.3% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 618 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:1056382
Registered Company No.:03201223
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
A Level
GCSE
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
LAMDA
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
IGCSE
ABRSM
Trinity College London
Leiths Qualifications in Food and Wine
Scholarships:
Academic
Art
Drama
Music
Sport
Choral
Dance
Design & Technology
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested bursaries are available for families experiencing hardship, including a limited provision for new families. Special consideration is given to children of military service backgrounds or former pupils. A 25% discount is offered to sons and daughters of clergy.
Sports Facilities:
Playing Fields
Tennis Court
Netball Courts
Sports Hall
Swimming Pool (Outdoor)
Astroturf Pitch
Hockey Pitch
Football Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Trampoline
Badminton Court
Basketball Court
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Golf Course
Climbing Wall
Equestrian facilities
Rounders
Other Facilities:
Chapel
Forest School
Laser Cutter
Library
Pupil Café
Recital Hall
Recording Studio
Theatre

Contact Information

Address

St Edmund's School Canterbury, St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8HU

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General Enquiries

+44 (0) 1227 475600