St Edmund's School Canterbury

Canterbury, Kent

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1749

Founded

3 - 18

Age range

Co-ed

School type

£13,743 - £18,048

Boarding / term

In short

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

Known for Drama & Theatre Music Dance Hockey

About

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

St Edmund's School Canterbury — around the school

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.

St Edmund's School Canterbury — school buildings and grounds

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.