St Edmund's School Canterbury
Canterbury, Kent · CT2 8HU
St Edmund's is a coeducational all-through independent school in Canterbury with a strong emphasis on creativity, intellectual development, and individual flourishing. The school spans ages 3–18 with both day and boarding provision, offering a distinctive pastoral environment rooted in its Anglican heritage. It is undergoing significant structural renewal, launching a new Junior School and Foundation years (7–8) from September 2026. The school positions itself as fostering innovative thinking, joy in learning, and confident, independent thinkers.
- →All-through education from age 3 to 18 in a single, coherent pastoral community
- →Strong emphasis on creativity and intellectual independence rather than exam-driven intensity
- →Established boarding provision with modern pastoral welfare systems
- →Cathedral city location with strong Anglican values and heritage
Who thrives here
Families seeking a nurturing, creatively-focused education for intellectually curious children who value individual expression alongside academic rigour. Boarding families and those valuing pastoral depth and character formation.
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St Thomas Hill
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 8HU
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Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Edmund's School Canterbury?
Day fees at St Edmund's School Canterbury are approximately £29,619 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into St Edmund's School Canterbury?
St Edmund's School Canterbury admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are St Edmund's School Canterbury's exam results?
At St Edmund's School Canterbury, 12.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 32.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St Edmund's School Canterbury a boarding school?
St Edmund's School Canterbury offers boarding as well as day places.
What is St Edmund's School Canterbury's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Edmund's School Canterbury “Excellent” (2023). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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Frequently praised
✓Nurturing pastoral environment with genuine care for individual pupil wellbeing
✓Strong emphasis on creativity and intellectual independence rather than exam-driven pressure
✓Excellent all-through provision allowing continuity from early years through to sixth form
✓Effective boarding community with structured pastoral support
Common concerns
!School not yet inspected by Ofsted, limiting independent external validation of academic quality and safeguarding standards