How many pupils does St Edmund's School Canterbury have?

St Edmund's School Canterbury has 618 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Edmund's School Canterbury perform at GCSE?

Pupils at St Edmund's School Canterbury achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.2 in 2025/26.

Where is St Edmund's School Canterbury?

St Edmund's School Canterbury is located at St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8HU.

St Edmund's School Canterbury

St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8HU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

43.2

Attainment 8

2–19

Ages

618

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About St Edmund's School Canterbury

St Edmund's School Canterbury is an independent school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 618 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.2 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 618 / 670 (92%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

1.9%

SEN support

61%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

40 students

12.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8HU
Phone: 01227475600
Head: Edward O'Connor
Website: http://www.stedmunds.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Edmund's School Canterbury?: St Edmund's School Canterbury is an independent school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does St Edmund's School Canterbury have?: St Edmund's School Canterbury has 618 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Edmund's School Canterbury perform at GCSE?: Pupils at St Edmund's School Canterbury achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.2 in 2025/26.
Where is St Edmund's School Canterbury?: St Edmund's School Canterbury is located at St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8HU.

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