Haven Nook
Canterbury, Kent, South East · CT1 2QD
With just 19 pupils on roll, Haven Nook is among the smallest independent schools in Canterbury, Kent, offering a notably intimate setting led by headteacher Mr Steff Dowle. The mixed, non-boarding school inspected by the ISI admits children from age 11. Families drawn to small-group learning and a close-knit community, rather than the bustle of a large institution, are likely to find it of interest.
19
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 19
- Location
- Canterbury, Kent, South East
- Website
- www.havennook.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Steff Dowle
Teaching & academics
Haven Nook operates 11+ entry at age 11, giving families a route into the school at the start of secondary education. Its very small roll means classes are inevitably tiny, allowing close individual attention from staff.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, independent option in Canterbury for parents who value a personal, low-pupil-number environment over scale.
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Haven Nook 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Haven Nook located?
Haven Nook is located at 73-75, Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2QD.
What type of school is Haven Nook?
Haven Nook is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Haven Nook?
Haven Nook has approximately 19 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.