The King's School Canterbury is a not applicable school in Canterbury, serving pupils aged 13 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The King's School Canterbury currently has around 958 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES |
| Website: | www.kings-school.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01227595501 |
| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jude Lowson |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 118996 |
| Age Range: | 13 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1030 |
| Number of Pupils: | 958 |
| Number of Boys: | 505 |
| Number of Girls: | 453 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diocesan and Payne Smith Church of England Primary School Broad Street , CT1 2LU | - not rated | 65 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 99 Military Road , CT1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School St John's Place , Northgate CT1 1BD | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Court Grammar School Longport , CT1 1PH | - not rated | 729 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaucer Technology School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Academy Knight Avenue , CT2 8QA | 2out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury College New Dover Road , CT1 3AJ | - not rated | 776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Canterbury 25 The Precincts , CT1 2ES | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School 5-6 the Borough , CT1 2DR | - not rated | 177 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Christ Church University North Holmes Road , CT1 1QU | - not rated | 418 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haven Nook 73-75 , Castle Street CT1 2QD | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.