The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 17.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
17.6
26.2 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
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 958
- Capacity
- 93%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Ms Jude Lowson (Headmaster)
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
25 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
Primary · Very close
St Johns Church of England Primary School
Primary · 332m away
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Primary · 534m away
Haven Nook
Independent · 611m away
Barton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 667m away
Newingate School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Stephen's Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Nicholas' School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The King's School Canterbury a selective school?
Yes. The King's School Canterbury has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend The King's School Canterbury?
The King's School Canterbury currently has 958 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King's School Canterbury take?
The King's School Canterbury caters for pupils aged 13 to 19.
Where is The King's School Canterbury?
The King's School Canterbury is in Canterbury, CT1 2ES, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King's School Canterbury have a sixth form?
Yes, The King's School Canterbury has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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