How many pupils does The King's School Canterbury have?

The King's School Canterbury has 958 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The King's School Canterbury perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The King's School Canterbury achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 15.9 in 2025/26.

Where is The King's School Canterbury?

The King's School Canterbury is located at 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2ES.

The King's School Canterbury

25 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2ES

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

15.9

Attainment 8

13–19

Ages

958

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About The King's School Canterbury

The King's School Canterbury is an independent school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 13–19. It has 958 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 15.9 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 13–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 958 / 1,030 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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Free school meals

SEN support

21.9%

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

145 students

37.2%

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: 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2ES
Phone: 01227595501
Headmaster: Jude Lowson
Website: www.kings-school.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The King's School Canterbury?: The King's School Canterbury is an independent school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 13–19.
How many pupils does The King's School Canterbury have?: The King's School Canterbury has 958 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The King's School Canterbury perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The King's School Canterbury achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 15.9 in 2025/26.
Where is The King's School Canterbury?: The King's School Canterbury is located at 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2ES.

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