The Canterbury High School

URN: 118893 • Canterbury CT2 8QA

Overview

Name
The Canterbury High School
URN
118893
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Philip Karnavas (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Knight Avenue, Canterbury CT2 8QA

Summary

The Canterbury High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Canterbury, Kent, with a capacity to accommodate 1,116 students. As part of The Canterbury Academy Trust, the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment that fosters academic achievement and personal growth.

The curriculum at The Canterbury High School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while also promoting the development of essential life skills through various programmes and initiatives.

In addition to its educational offerings, The Canterbury High School actively engages with the local community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration with nearby institutions, including the City View Nursery and The Canterbury Primary School. This community-focused approach aims to create a cohesive learning environment that supports students both in and out of the classroom.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1116
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2010-10-06
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1116
2024-09-11 1116
2023-09-11 1116
2022-09-11 1116
2021-09-11 1116
2020-09-11 1116

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