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The King's School, Canterbury
The King's School, Canterbury
The King's School, Canterbury
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The King's School, Canterbury
Canterbury
885 pupils, ages 13-18
Mixed
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The King's School, Canterbury

Thought to be the oldest school in the UK (it’s been around since 597AD, when St Augustine arrived to evangelise England, and was rebranded by Henry VIII in 1541 as his own school – hence the name), The King’s School, Canterbury is also one of the longest-established co-eds. It comes with an extraordinary history-steeped setting, heaps of tradition and a thrilling musical legacy (the cathedral doubles up as the school chapel) – but crucially it’s not stuck in the past. Results are superb, but there’s a much bigger point here: pupils are allowed to excel in...
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Essentials

Address
1 Mint Yard, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EZ

Contact
info@kings-school.co.uk
01227 595501

Website
kings-school.co.uk

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Term Dates


Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

Open Morning (13+ Entry)
10 June 2023
Open Morning (Sixth Form Entry)
17 June 2023
Open Morning (Sixth Form Entry)
16 September 2023
Open Morning (13+ Entry)
07 October 2023


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