MixedIndependentBoarding

St Edmund's School Canterbury

Canterbury, Kent, South East · CT2 8HU

Founded in 1749, St Edmund's is a Church of England independent school in Canterbury that educates pupils from the age of two right through to eighteen, with day and boarding places available. With 544 pupils and a notably low pupil-to-teacher ratio of around seven, it offers an unusually high degree of individual attention. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent at its most recent inspection, singling out pupils' personal development as a particular strength. Its profile suits families seeking a small, pastorally attentive school with a long-established Anglican character.

544

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£29,619

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 2-18
Pupils: 544
Pupil:teacher ratio: 7
Location: Canterbury, Kent, South East
Website: http://www.stedmunds.org.uk/
Telephone: 01227 475600

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head of school Ed O'Connor

Latest results

Attainment 8

39.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

35%

A-level A*-A

30%

A-level A*-B

59%

Teaching & academics

At A-level, 30% of entries reach A*-A and 59% reach A*-B, and the sixth form of 129 pupils ranges widely from sciences and mathematics to history, psychology, drama and politics. GCSE results are more modest, with 35% of grades at 9-7, and the school's Attainment 8 of 39.4 sits below the national average of 46.9. An EPQ is offered alongside GCSE and A-level. Notably, 61% of pupils receive SEN support, which helps explain the school's strong emphasis on individual attention.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 129

Popular A-level subjects

HistoryMathematicsPsychologyBusiness StudiesDrama and Theatre StudiesEnglish LiteratureGovernment and PoliticsBiologyChemistryPhysicsArt and Design (Photography)

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 61%
EHC plans: 1.94%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicArtDramaMusicSportAll-rounder

Languages

French

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureGeographyBiologyChemistryPhysicsArt & Design (Fine Art)Art & Design (3d Studies)Design & TechnologyD&T Food TechnologyEconomicsFilm StudiesFrenchMusicReligious Studies

Sport

Main sports

FootballCricketNetballHockeyTennisAthletics

Beyond the classroom

Sport is a clear feature, with football, cricket, netball, hockey, tennis and athletics all on offer. The breadth of creative subjects, including art, drama, music, film and design, points to a school where the arts are taken seriously. Scholarships in academics, art, drama, music, sport and as an all-rounder reflect the range of talents the school looks to develop.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1749
Religious character: C of E
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

During the working day, use only in common rooms, studies or boarding accommodation. Must be switched off during lessons, at 'lights-out' and in the medical centre. Not allowed in classrooms. Must be security marked. Numbers logged with housemaster or houseparent. Confiscated if rules broken.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £13,587 - £29,619
Boarding fees (per year): £37,575 - £54,144

Small number of means-tested bursaries for new and existing families

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 14 March 2023

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The last word

A small, long-established Church of England school where low class sizes and strong pastoral care matter more than headline league-table figures. Best suited to families who value individual attention and a broad creative and sporting life.

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