Canbury School
Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London · KT2 7LN
Canbury School is one of the smaller independent options in Kingston upon Thames, with roughly 75 pupils across its 11-18 age range and a sixth form of just five. That intimate scale shapes everything about the place: pupils are known individually rather than processed in year-group cohorts. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school "good" overall, with personal development judged "excellent" and all compliance standards met. Almost a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, and the school's character will appeal to families seeking close attention rather than the anonymity of a large institution.
75
Pupils
good
ISI
£22,110
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 75
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
- Website
- www.canburyschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 020 8549 8622
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Philippa Rich
Latest results
Attainment 8
15.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
4%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 15.2 against a national figure of 46.9, no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, and 4% reached grades 9-7. English Language, History and Geography are among the more popular GCSE choices, and GCSE is the qualification offered at present. Parents should weigh these headline figures alongside the school's small size and high proportion of pupils on SEN support, which mean cohort averages can be heavily influenced by individual circumstances.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 5
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 18.67%
- EHC plans
- 81.33%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Phones banned in school building during school day. Phones should be stored in lockers when students enter the building and should not be taken out until the end of the day. Phones are confiscated if seen around school and returned at the end of the day. Further sanctions are taken in the event of repeated failure to follow this rule.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,322 - £22,110
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 6 February 2024
The last word
A small, nurturing school where personal development is a genuine strength; families drawn to individual attention should look closely, while keeping the academic results firmly in view.
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Canbury School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Canbury School located?
Canbury School is located at Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7LN.
What type of school is Canbury School?
Canbury School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Canbury School?
Canbury School has approximately 75 pupils on roll.
What is Canbury School's inspection rating?
Canbury School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 6 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.