St Edmund's School Canterbury
URN: 118998 • Canterbury CT2 8HU
Overview
- Name
- St Edmund's School Canterbury
- URN
- 118998
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward O'Connor (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01227475600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Thomas Hill, Canterbury CT2 8HU
Summary
St Edmund's School Canterbury is an independent mixed school located in a scenic 62-acre parkland setting in Canterbury, Kent. With a current enrolment of 618 pupils and a capacity of 670, the school offers education from nursery through to sixth form. The ethos of the school centres on fostering creativity and individuality, encouraging students to develop innovative thinking and a genuine love for learning.
The curriculum at St Edmund's is designed to be interactive and tailored to the needs of each student, promoting resilience and collaboration. Small class sizes allow for personalised attention from expert subject teachers, enhancing the learning experience. The school also places a strong emphasis on outdoor education, which aims to build confidence and self-esteem through challenging activities.
In addition to academic pursuits, St Edmund's provides a diverse co-curricular programme that includes sports, arts, and various clubs, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school community values strong teacher-pupil relationships, which contribute to a supportive and nurturing environment for all students.
The curriculum at St Edmund's is designed to be interactive and tailored to the needs of each student, promoting resilience and collaboration. Small class sizes allow for personalised attention from expert subject teachers, enhancing the learning experience. The school also places a strong emphasis on outdoor education, which aims to build confidence and self-esteem through challenging activities.
In addition to academic pursuits, St Edmund's provides a diverse co-curricular programme that includes sports, arts, and various clubs, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school community values strong teacher-pupil relationships, which contribute to a supportive and nurturing environment for all students.
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- Governance (governance)
- more about Senior (sen)
- Senior Boarding (sen)
- SeniorAge 13 - 16 (sen)
- Academic life (sen)
- Co-Curricular (sen)
- School Life (sen)
- Subjects (sen)
- Boarders Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Canterbury Christ Church University (58.7)
- University of Kent (58.7)
- St Nicholas' School (55.1)
- Bemix (54.2)
- Hope View School (53.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 618 | 321 | 297 | 670 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 643 | 349 | 294 | 670 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 585 | 306 | 279 | 650 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 585 | 306 | 279 | 650 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 558 | 295 | 263 | 600 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 575 | 303 | 272 | 600 | 0.00 |
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