The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.4
4.4 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
+0.28
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
63% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Specialist provision
Not applicable
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 618
- Capacity
- 92%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Edward O'Connor (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKent College (Canterbury)
Independent · 348m away
Kent College International Study Centre
Independent · 348m away
Bemix
Special school · 364m away
Blean Primary School
Primary · 946m away
The Archbishop's School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Stephen's Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Canterbury High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Canterbury Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Edmund's School Canterbury?
St Edmund's School Canterbury currently has 618 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edmund's School Canterbury take?
St Edmund's School Canterbury caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is St Edmund's School Canterbury?
St Edmund's School Canterbury is in Canterbury, CT2 8HU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edmund's School Canterbury have a sixth form?
Yes, St Edmund's School Canterbury has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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