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The King's School Canterbury

Co-ed
Church of England
Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 3-18)
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The King's School Canterbury is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school located in Canterbury, Kent. Founded in 597 AD, it is considered one of the oldest continuously operating schools globally. Situated on a campus adjacent to Canterbury Cathedral, the school claims to foster an ethos that balances academic rigor with co-curricular learning. Its educational approach reportedly aims to develop independent thinking, resilience, and confidence while promoting strong values, respect, and compassion among its pupils.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Full Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Ad-Hoc Boarding
Values:
Belong
Engage
Connect
Thrive

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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

+6.0%

The King's School Canterbury's fees are 6.0% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+12.0%

The King's School Canterbury's fees are 12.0% higher 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:597
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 53%/47% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 74.8% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 958 pupils
SmallLarge
Registered Charity No.:307942
Associations:
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
A Level
BTEC
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
GCSE
IGCSE
Scholarships:
Academic
Art
Choral
Design & Technology
Drama
Music
Sport
Other Facilities:
Chapel
Library
Health Centre
Theatre
Dance Studio
Drama Studio
Music Studio
Recording Studio
School Shop

Contact Information

Address

25, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2ES

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General Enquiries

01227 595501

Admissions

01227 595727