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
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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.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
670
Pupils
618
Boys
321
Girls
297
FSM %
Open date
1918-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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