The King's School Canterbury
The King's School Canterbury is an independent school in Canterbury for pupils aged 13 to 19. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 985 pupils on roll.
A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 13-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 25 The Precincts Canterbury CT1 2ES |
| Phone | 01227595501 |
| Reference Number | 118996 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 985 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.59%
Girls: 47.41% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 45.09 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 44.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 37.2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 25.5% of pupils at The King's School Canterbury were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does The King's School Canterbury have?
The King's School Canterbury has 985 pupils on roll.
What age range does The King's School Canterbury cover?
The King's School Canterbury for pupils aged 13 to 19.
Where is The King's School Canterbury?
The King's School Canterbury is at 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES.