The King's School, Canterbury

For one of the oldest schools in the country (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 feels thoroughly modern. New head Jude Lowson is a wonderfully forward-thinking leader and while tradition (the sixth form heads of houses wear purple gowns passed down through the years) and the school’s storied musical reputation are part of the fabric, this is a school that knows how to move with the times. There can be few rivals for K...

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Boy and girl walking through a stone arch chatting to each other

Boys in ties and dark suit jackets walking with files

Girls wearing glasses singing in the choir

The Head of The King's School Canterbury

Senior pupils walking through cloisters in maroon robes

Academic results

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Subjects offered

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Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Year 7	-
Year 8	-
Year 9	£9,830
Year 10	£10,365
Year 11	£10,365
Year 12	£10,920
Year 13	£10,920

Boarding fees per term

Year 7	-
Year 8	-
Year 9	£15,720
Year 10	£15,720
Year 11	£15,720
Year 12	£15,720
Year 13	£15,720

Bursaries
King’s Canterbury offers means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent of full boarding fees, depending on the financial circumstances of applicants. All bursary awards are subject to annual testing; the amount of the award is influenced by the extent of need, not the academic ability.

Bursary contact:
Bursar Mr Mark Taylor
bursar@kings-school.co.uk

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Co-ordinator: Camilla Titterton crt@kings-school.co.uk
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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

ISI Report

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Term Dates

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Open Days

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Open Morning
21 September 2024

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