The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.1
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 570
- Capacity
- 95%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Mark Turnbull (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKent College International Study Centre
Independent · Very close
St Edmund's School Canterbury
Independent · 348m away
Blean Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Bemix
Special school · 665m away
The Archbishop's School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Stephen's Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Canterbury High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Kent College (Canterbury)?
Kent College (Canterbury) currently has 570 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kent College (Canterbury) take?
Kent College (Canterbury) caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Kent College (Canterbury)?
Kent College (Canterbury) is in Canterbury, CT2 9DT, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kent College (Canterbury) have a sixth form?
Yes, Kent College (Canterbury) has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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