The King's School Canterbury
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Official links
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
Visit us 2 Registration Parents may register their child at any stage, either before or after their visit
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 195 | 17.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 217 | 17.5 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 205 | 16.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 191 | 14.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0 |
School information
| URN | 118996 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-19 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Jude Lowson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | CT1 2ES |
| Latest pupils | 195 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
25 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2ES
www.kings-school.co.ukView local authority page1227595501| DfE number | 6048 |
| UKPRN | 10008320 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1908 |
| GIAS updated | 21 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |