St Edmund’s School Canterbury
St Edmund’s today is a dynamic co-educational 2-18 day and boarding school.
Our pupils benefit from a caring and supportive environment, high-calibre teaching and a holistic educational approach that seeks to develop creativity, leadership qualities and original thinking.
A broad academic curriculum and extraordinarily diverse co-curricular programme enable pupils to find their path and grow to ‘be all they can be’.
Our small class sizes enable the personalisation of learning so that pupils receive the attention and academic challenge they need to excel.
Every pupil here is known and understood.
The fact that we educate children from the age of 2 to 18 underpins the strong family atmosphere and sense of community that pervade the school.
Category: Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form
Pupils: Co-Education
Type: Boarding and Day
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Roll: 314 Boys / / 244 Girls
Age Range: 2-18 Years
Founded: 1749
Location Description
St Edmund’s School Canterbury is set on a beautiful site overlooking the vibrant city of Canterbury and its cathedral. It benefits from excellent road and rail links to London and airports in the South East.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Mr Edward G. O’Connor
Contact for enquiries:Head of Admissions, Andrea Strong
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8HU
Tel: General Enquiries: 01227 475600 Admissions: 01227 475601
Email: admissions@stedmunds.org.uk
Facilities
St Edmund’s School Canterbury houses a marvellous Performing Arts department. The facilities that come with it are second to none, including a newly refurbished 340 seat theatre, a recital hall, practice rooms and chapel. In 2023, St Edmund’s won the prestigious award for Top Independent School in the UK for Performing Arts, a testament to our dedication to nurturing creative talent and excellence in the arts.
The Sports Hall, is well equipped, with markings for 4 badminton courts, 2 netball courts, and a basketball court. Outside there is a floodlit astro pitch, 4 grass pitches and outside courts.
We offer one of the widest and most varied co-curricular programmes in Kent. Pupils can choose anything from horse riding to chess, mindfulness to debating, ground-breaking drama and outstanding musical activities, and some exceptional sporting opportunities. Our programme is flexible and constantly evolving to reflect pupils’ interests and passions, with new clubs and societies starting each term at the request of pupils, and going on to thrive.
In addition, all pupils enjoy outdoor education and work experience weeks. Many are active on schemes such as Duke of Edinburgh and the Combined Cadet Force for their entire time with us. All pupils are encouraged to engage with the surrounding community, understand and develop skills for working together, and appreciate the importance of serving others.
The School boasts an eclectic mix of different quality venues and facilities available to hire throughout the year. Included within the portfolio are the astro pitch, theatre, a private boardroom and a stunning wedding venue, licensed for civil ceremonies. More info available at https://stedmunds.
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded in recognition of exceptional talent and dedication in the fields of Academics, Art, Drama, Music, and Sport. These prestigious awards celebrate the achievements of both day and boarding pupils. While scholarships offer financial support, they also reflect a commitment to excellence. For families where tuition remains a challenge, additional support through annually means-tested bursaries may be available to supplement the scholarship.
Entrance Requirements
Senior School (age 13-18 years)
Junior School (age 7-13 years)
Pre-Prep (age 3-7 years)
Nursery (age 2-3 years)
Click to see details of entry requirements for each part of the school.
Fees
2024/2025
Senior School (ages 13 – 18): Full boarding £15,585; Weekly boarding £14,528; Day: ; £8,526. All per term.
Junior School (ages 7 – 13): Full boarding (from age 11) £11,868; Weekly boarding (from age 11) £10,816; Choristers £10,443; Day : Years 3 -8 £6,288 – £6,495. All per term.
Pre-Prep School (ages 3 – 7): Reception class – Year 2 £3,911 – £4.521 per term.
Nursery: for details please visit Nursery fees
Affiliations/Memberships
HMC – Leading Independent Schools
APS – Excellence in Education
The Good Schools Guide
East Kent Schools Together
Choir Schools Association
BSA Charter Covid Safe
Downloadable Resources
OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
Scholarship Information Evening: Monday 14 Oct 2024 - Time: 6:00 pm
Year 7 Taster Day: Tuesday 12 Nov 2024 -
Year 7 Taster Day: Friday 15 Nov 2024 -
Sixth Form Information Webinar: Tuesday 19 Nov 2024 - Time: 6:00 pm
Year 9 Entry Information Evening: Wednesday 27 Nov 2024 - Time: 6:00 pm
Boarding Information Webinar: Wednesday 15 Jan 2025 - Time: 6:00 pm
Scholarship Information Evening: Please REGISTER your interest
Taster Days: Please REGISTER your interest
Sixth Form Information Webinar: Please REGISTER your interest
Year 9 Entry Information Evening: Please REGISTER your interest
Boarding Information Webinar: Please REGISTER your interest
If you would like any further information please contact our Admissions department on admissions@stedmunds.org.uk