St Edmund’s School Canterbury

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.schoolbookings.co.uk/our-facilities

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

International students 

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

• ISI Inspection 2018
• Request a digital prospectus