Best Boarding Schools in Canterbury
7 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- In Canterbury, 7 boarding schools (7.4% of 94 in total) provide residential education, significantly exceeding the national average of 1.2%.
- Canterbury's 7 boarding schools cater to 3,030 pupils, with 24.7% having special educational needs, compared to the national average of 13.0%.
- The boarding schools in Canterbury have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals and only 0.3% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with an Attainment 8 score of 23.13.
Junior King's School
Canterbury, CT2 0AY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
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Pupils351
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Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
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Pupils570
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Kent College International Study Centre
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
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Pupils13
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Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Canterbury, CT2 9AQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Pupils210
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The King's School Canterbury
Canterbury, CT1 2ES
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
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Pupils958
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 94 boarding schools in Canterbury, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Canterbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.20 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 23.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,498 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.