St Edmund’s School Canterbury

Founded in 1749, St Edmund’s School, Canterbury, is a leading independent day and boarding school that nurtures intellectual curiosity, individuality, and creativity. Set in the historic city of Canterbury, our stunning 60-acre campus provides a safe, inspiring environment where students thrive academically and personally. Our school is built on a foundation of strong values—intellectual creativity and curiosity, social responsibility, respect for each other, individuality, and excellence. These principles guide our holistic approach to education, empowering students to explore their talents and reach their full potential.

St Edmund’s offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, blending academic challenge with outstanding opportunities in music, drama, sport, and the creative arts. As one of the UK's leading schools for the performing arts, we have a national reputation for nurturing musicians, actors, and artists who go on to professional careers. Our strong STEM programme and excellent university destinations, including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions, further highlight our commitment to academic achievement.

With a thriving boarding community, St Edmund’s is home to students from across the UK and worldwide, offering a warm, inclusive environment where lifelong friendships are made. At St Edmund’s, we celebrate the individuality of each student and provide the support and encouragement they need to succeed—both in school and beyond.

The school is located on a beautiful site overlooking the vibrant, historic city of Canterbury in the South East of England. With fast links to London’s airports, it is ideally situated for international students.