Best Schools 2024

Best Boarding Schools in Canterbury

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  • Kent College (Canterbury)

    Kent College (Canterbury) is a co-educational secondary boarding school with a strong Methodist foundation. With a history dating back to 1980, the school offers a comprehensive range of scholarships and discounts, ensuring accessibility for all students. The school boasts a supportive SEN program, catering to 21.5% of students, and consistently achieves impressive exam results, with a focus on both the EBacc and A-level achievements.
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  • The King's School Canterbury

    The King's School Canterbury is a prestigious Church of England secondary school located in Canterbury, South East. Established in 1908, the school has a strong focus on academic excellence and offers a wide range of scholarships, including those in academics, art, music, and sports. With a co-ed campus and a student population of 925, the school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for students aged 13-18. Additionally, The King's School Canterbury offers boarding options and has a dedicated support system for students with Special Educational Needs. The school's exceptional exam results, including a high percentage of AAB or higher at A-levels, make it an excellent choice for parents seeking a quality education for their children.
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  • St Edmund's School Canterbury

    St Edmund's School Canterbury is a vibrant co-ed day and boarding school providing a kind and encouraging environment for students aged 3 to 18. With small class sizes and personalized learning, our students receive excellent instruction and intellectual challenge. Our holistic educational strategy promotes creativity, leadership potential, and innovative thought. We offer a broad academic curriculum and a rich co-curricular program, fostering a strong sense of family and community. Our impressive exam results highlight our commitment to academic excellence and student achievement.
    St Edmund's School Canterbury
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  • CATS Canterbury

    CATS Canterbury is a co-ed boarding school located in Canterbury, South East. With a focus on helping students reach their full potential and promoting independence, the school prepares them to be global citizens. The school offers academic scholarships and discounts. With a strong track record in exam results, CATS Canterbury provides a nurturing environment for students to thrive and achieve their goals.
    CATS Canterbury
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  • Kent College International Study Centre

    Kent College International Study Centre is a prestigious boarding school located in Harbledown and Rough Common. Established in 2003, it offers a high-quality education for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. With a focus on academic excellence, the school provides various scholarships and discounts. Only admitting 100 students, the school ensures individual attention and support. Additionally, the school has a strong commitment to inclusivity, with dedicated support for students with special educational needs. With impressive exam results and a diverse range of scholarship opportunities, Kent College International Study Centre is an ideal choice for parents seeking an exceptional education for their children.
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  • Junior King's School

    Junior King's School is a prestigious Church of England co-educational boarding school located in Sturry, South East. With a rich history dating back to 1989, the school offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for children aged 3-14. With a small student population of 371, Junior King's School focuses on providing high-quality education and support to each individual student. The school offers various scholarships, discounts, and bursaries, ensuring that financial difficulties do not hinder a child's access to education. With a dedicated staff and a focus on SEN support, Junior King's School is committed to providing an excellent learning experience for all students.
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  • Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School

    Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School is a co-educational primary school located in Harbledown, Canterbury. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, the school offers a range of scholarships and discounts for students. The school also provides a nurturing and inclusive environment, with dedicated support for children with special educational needs. With a history dating back to 1980, Kent College is committed to providing a well-rounded education, encompassing art, drama, music, and sports. The school welcomes children aged 3 to 11 years old and offers both boarding and nursery classes. With a small school size of 220 students, Kent College ensures individual attention and a close-knit community for all its students.
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Schools Nearby Canterbury

  • Beech Grove School

    Beech Grove School is a Christian co-educational boarding school located in Nonington, South East. With a strong emphasis on Christian values, the school provides a nurturing and respectful environment for students aged 4-19. The dedicated teachers have good subject knowledge and prioritize the well-being and development of each student. The school's outstanding behavior and attitudes reflect the kindness and respect exhibited by pupils. With a good overall effectiveness rating from Ofsted, Beech Grove School ensures effective arrangements for safeguarding. Although there are occasional challenges with teacher input, the school consistently strives for improvement. Furthermore, the school offers vocational elements in its curriculum, with room for further development. Overall, Beech Grove School is a place where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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  • Northbourne Park School

    Northbourne Park School is a co-ed, Church of England boarding school located in Betteshanger, South East. With a history dating back to 1942, the school offers a middle deemed primary education for students aged 2 to 13 years. With a focus on academic excellence, the school provides various scholarships and awards in areas such as arts, sports, music, and more. They also offer discounts for clergy members, military families, and siblings. With a small student population of 204, the school ensures personalized attention and support, with 11.4% of students receiving SEN support.
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  • Ashford School

    Ashford School is a Christian co-educational boarding school located in East Hill, Ashford. With a rich history dating back to 1918, the school offers a comprehensive all-through education from nursery classes to sixth form. Boasting a diverse range of scholarships and discounts, the school provides an inclusive environment for students to excel academically and develop their talents in art, drama, music, and sports. With a dedicated team providing SEN support to 16.6% of students, Ashford School prioritizes individualized learning to ensure every child reaches their full potential.
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  • Caldecott Foundation School

    Caldecott Foundation School is an all-through co-educational boarding school located in Smeeth, South East. With a small class size of 85 students, the school provides a nurturing environment for children aged 5-18. Led by Headteacher Miss Stacey McShane, the school focuses on social, emotional and mental health support for students. With good overall effectiveness, leadership and management, teaching quality, and pupil outcomes, Caldecott Foundation School is dedicated to providing a high-quality education for every child.
    Caldecott Foundation School
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  • Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)

    Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is a co-educational boarding school located in Folkestone, South East. With a focus on secondary education for students aged 14-19, the school provides a supportive and inclusive environment. Under the leadership of Mr Joss Williams, the school has consistently achieved good ratings in all areas. With a small class size of 142 students, Earlscliffe offers personalized attention and support. The school's outstanding performance in previous inspections, along with its adherence to independent school standards, make it a trusted choice for parents. The school's exam results demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence, with 23.80% of A-level students achieving AAB or higher. With a strong emphasis on personal development and positive behavior, Earlscliffe strives to nurture well-rounded individuals. Additionally, the school offers SEN support to ensure all students' needs are met. Overall, Earlscliffe provides a high-quality education and a welcoming community for students to thrive.
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  • Duke of York's Royal Military School

    Duke of York's Royal Military School is a co-ed secondary boarding school located in Guston, South East. With a strong focus on high-quality teaching and learning, the school maintains a good standard of education. Students feel safe and benefit from effective safeguarding measures. The school also provides support for targeted pupils through its inclusion center. While some challenges exist, the overall achievement and behavior of students are good. Exam results showcase a 50% grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs and a 4.30% achieving AAB or higher in A-levels.
    Duke of York's Royal Military School
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  • Dover College

    Dover College is a reputable co-educational Church of England boarding school in South East Dover. With a history dating back to 1909, the school offers a nurturing environment for students aged 3-18. We value inclusivity, providing SEN support to nearly 30% of our students. Our dedicated staff and excellent exam results, including an average A-level point score of 24.38, make Dover College an ideal choice for parents seeking a well-rounded education for their children.
    Dover College
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  • St Lawrence College Junior School

    St Lawrence College Junior School, located in Ramsgate, South East, is a co-ed boarding school founded in 1954. With a student body of 162 children aged 3-11, it offers a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school provides scholarships in academics, arts, and sports, along with various discounts and bursaries. With a focus on supporting students with special educational needs, they have a dedicated team and offer SEN support to 16.7% of their students.
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  • St Lawrence College

    St Lawrence College is a prestigious secondary boarding school located in Ramsgate, South East. With a rich history dating back to 1912, the school provides a Christian/Evangelical education for students aged 10-18. It offers a range of scholarships, discounts, and bursaries to support students academically and financially. With a small student population of 433 and a supportive SEN program, St Lawrence College prioritizes individualized attention and inclusive education. The school has consistently achieved impressive exam results, with an EBacc average point score of 3.61 at KS4 and 10.20% of A-level students achieving AAB or higher. St Lawrence College is an excellent choice for parents seeking a well-rounded education for their children.
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  • Wellesley House

    Wellesley House is a co-ed boarding school providing an exceptional education for students aged 2-13. With small classes, first-rate facilities, and passionate teachers, our focus on academic performance leads to outstanding results. Our supportive environment promotes personal development, resilience, and strong moral values.
    Wellesley House
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  • Bradstow School

    Bradstow School is an outstanding all-through school located in Broadstairs and St. Peters, South East. With a student teacher ratio of 3:1, the school provides personalized and supportive education for students aged 5-19 with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, and Severe Learning Difficulties. The dedicated staff and leadership team ensure that pupils make exceptional progress both academically and personally. With an overall grade of B from Snobe, and an outstanding rating from Ofsted, parents can trust that their child's educational and holistic needs will be met at Bradstow School.
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  • Stone Bay School

    Stone Bay School is an all-through co-ed boarding school in Broadstairs and St. Peters. With a student teacher ratio of 4:1, the school provides individualized attention to students aged 4-19 with ASD and SLD. With an A- grade overall and strong leadership, Stone Bay School offers a safe and engaging learning environment. Additionally, the school prioritizes safeguarding and has a robust system to track students' progress.
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  • Sutton Valence School

    Sutton Valence School is an all-through Christian co-ed boarding school located in Sutton Valence, South East England. Established in 1908, the school offers a comprehensive education for students aged 2-19. With a strong focus on academic excellence and a wide range of scholarships available, Sutton Valence School provides opportunities for students to thrive in areas such as art, design, drama, music, and sports. The school also offers support for students with special educational needs, with 28.8% of students receiving SEN support. With an inclusive and nurturing environment, Sutton Valence School is dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Canterbury has 7 boarding schools that serve 3,073 students for the school year 2023/24.
There are 2 primary & 5 secondary boarding schools in Canterbury.

There are 7 private schools that offer boarding in Canterbury.
Average fee is £4,627.14.

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