St Edmund's School Canterbury
St Edmund's School Canterbury is a co-ed boarding and day school in Canterbury, Kent, educating pupils aged 3 - 18 and founded in 1749. Boarding fees are £13,743 - £18,048 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 10 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About St Edmund's School Canterbury
The story, ethos and character of St Edmund's School Canterbury.
- Setting
- City
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Edward O'Connor
Established in 1749, St Edmund's is a distinctive co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 3 - 18 that provides dynamic and innovative education in a nurturing environment. We are an inclusive and diverse community based on an enduring set of values: Mutual Respect, Creativity, Individuality, Excellence and Social Responsibility.
The school is located on a beautiful site overlooking the vibrant, historic city of Canterbury ideally situated in south of England with fast rail and road links to London and Europe. We are also ideally placed for the ferry port at Dover and the Eurotunnel train service to Europe.
St Edmund's was last inspected in March 2023 by the ISI and was deemed "excellent" in all areas.
Academic standards are high and the school has exceptional strengths in may areas including its science and mathematics provision. There are many inspiring opportunities in music, drama and art as well as strong sporting traditions. Indeed, our Under 16 Boys Hockey Team won the national tier 3 title in 2024.
The excellent teaching and pastoral staff ensure that pupils leave as well-educated, well-balanced and confident young people who go on to some of the top universities. Boarding at St Edmund's offers a family experience which values the individual, whilst providing a stimulating environment for pupils from a wide range of cultures.
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Academics at St Edmund's School Canterbury
What pupils study at St Edmund's School Canterbury — and where it takes them.
in every year group (over twenty in each key stage). We believe pupils benefit greatly from these opportunities, allowing them to find and develop their potential. Our pupils are prepared for public examinations at GCSE and A Level. We do not currently offer IB.
The curriculum promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of all pupils; it prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. The ISI inspection report in September 2015 judged Pupil Development to be "Excellent".
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Going Places All St Edmund's pupils go on to further education at UK and international universities, medical schools, drama schools and conservatoires. The School has strong university advisory team including a UCAS Officer, a Head of Sixth and the Housemasters.
All references are written by the Head. We had two successful Oxbridge applicants - one student is placed at the University of Oxford to study Beginners' Italian and Linguistics.
Another student will study Law at the University of Cambridge. We did not have any students go on to study Medicine, dentistry or veterinary science.
One student will be studying overseas at Maastricht University; however, I do not know the course. 30% of our UCAS applicants will go on to study at a Russell Group university.
I have listed below a selection of courses that our students will be going on to study at Russell Group universities: Medicinal Chemistry History English and Drama Business and Management Molecular Cell Biology Law with Business Mathematics Sociology International Relations English and Philosophy Agriculture with Farm Business Management Each year St Edmund's students secure places at elite universities. BIMM Institute4Bristol, University of the West of England3University of Exeter3Newcastle University3Kingston University2Royal Holloway, University of London2University of Portsmouth2University of Surrey2Nottingham Trent University2University of Southampton2University of Westminster2University for the Creative Arts 1University of Liverpool1Queen Mary, University of London1Fashion Retail Academy1Bangor University1Royal Agricultural University1University of York1University of Essex1Maastricht University1University of Greenwich1University of Warwick1Brunel University1University of Bath1Cardiff University1Lancaster University1University of Sheffield1University of Plymouth1University of Derby1University of Cambridge1Sheffield Hallam University 1University of Sussex1Canterbury Christ Church University1Bournemouth University1University of East Anglia (UEA)1University of Oxford1
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at St Edmund's School Canterbury
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at St Edmund's School Canterbury.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
is fast paced and busy with a full range of extra-curricular activities offered at weekends. Boarders hail from the UK and overseas, integrating fully and successfully in tutorial and within Houses. St Edmund's boarding comprises splendid, traditional buildings which epitomise the historic grandeur of Canterbury life.
+3 photos Pastoral care and staffing James Clapp is the Director of Boarding and Lucy Harding is Head of Girls' boarding. They live within the boarding community and boarders can approach them at any time. The team of residential staff are available to care for all boarders and to help provide a happy, settled and safe environment.
A genuine home away from home
Boarding at St Edmund's is exciting and fun. It helps our boarders to become fully independent, create deep and lasting friendships and immerse themselves in the life of the school community. Our five boarding houses allow everyone to thrive emotionally, socially and academically.
The experience of boarding cultivates leadership, teamwork and tolerance; skills we nurture and develop in all our pupils. Whether it be weekly, full-time, or even a one-night stay, boarding at St Edmund's provides a sense of belonging in a home where everyone is committed to each others' success and wellbeing.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
St Edmund's School Canterbury admissions
How children join St Edmund's School Canterbury, and how we make it simple.
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
1 x term minimum stay Special notes to agents about entry to the school Step 1 - contact the school Please contact the Admissions Office by email admissions@stedmunds. org. uk or telephone + 44 (0)1227 475601. Step 2 - registration Parents are required to register their child/children by completing the online registration form here, together with a non-refundable £150 registration fee.
Each child's name is then added to the provisional list for entry in the term indicated. A child cannot be assessed for entry and accepted without having first been registered. Step 3 - assessment Ideally, the Head would wish to interview each child; however agents in the child's country of origin may be instructed to do this on the school's behalf.
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St Edmund's School Canterbury fees & funding
What St Edmund's School Canterbury costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for St Edmund's School Canterbury.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare St Edmund's School Canterbury against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
St Edmund's School Canterbury location & travel
Where St Edmund's School Canterbury is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8HU, England Airport transfer Taxis need to be arranged in advance by guardians or parents. The school is able to recommend local and reliable taxi companies that can arrange bookings online - flight number and contact information will be required.
Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0)1227 475601 Website https://www. stedmunds. org. uk/ +3 photos Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. London Gatwick 65 70 2. London Heathrow 86 90 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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