Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Canterbury, Kent · CT2 9AQ
Kent College is a co-educational day and boarding prep school in Canterbury serving ages 3–11 in the Junior School, with a connected senior school through to sixth form. The school emphasizes a holistic education spanning academics, pastoral care, and an extensive co-curricular offer including its distinctive farm and riding programme. With boarding from age 8 upwards across the senior school, Kent College combines traditional independent education with modern pastoral frameworks and international reach.
- →Integrated 0–18 provision allowing seamless progression from nursery through sixth form
- →On-site farm and equestrian facilities, a rare and distinctive asset for a Kent prep school
- →Strong co-curricular breadth including music, sport, Duke of Edinburgh, and pastoral leadership programmes
- →Boarding option from junior school, appealing to families seeking full-time or flexible residential education
Who thrives here
Families seeking a traditional independent education with a country-house ethos, particularly those with equestrian or outdoor interests. Suits pupils who thrive in structured pastoral environments and benefit from boarding flexibility.
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Harbledown, Canterbury
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 9AQ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School?
Day fees at Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School are approximately £25,827 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School?
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School a boarding school?
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Farm and equestrian facilities attract families seeking outdoor/countryside education
✓Integrated pastoral care system from nursery through sixth form; family feel
✓Strong co-curricular offer and holistic development emphasis valued by parents prioritizing well-rounded education
✓Boarding flexibility and house system praised for creating community and leadership opportunities
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted (no recent external validation of standards)
!Relatively small junior school cohort (224 pupils) may limit peer diversity and specialist facilities
!Equestrian and farm facilities not accessible to all day pupils; boarding emphasis may create two-tier experience