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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Canbury School is a private secondary-stage school in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Canbury School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Canbury School began with five students on Kingston Hill in 1982, founded by John Wyatt for pupils who found large, anonymous comprehensives difficult to navigate. It opened in a converted former home of Sir Malcolm Campbell and Donald Campbell and became a charity in 1990. That small beginning still explains the emphasis on belonging and individual attention.
The mainstream curriculum is adapted to students' ability and strengths. Years 7 to 9 cover English, mathematics, science, humanities, languages, creative subjects, ICT, PE, PSHE, social group and wellbeing. Key Stage 4 combines English, mathematics and science with GCSE, iGCSE, BTEC and vocational options such as photography, Spanish, business, performing arts, sport and travel and tourism.
The wider week includes cross country, kayaking, football, netball, athletics, cricket and tennis, as well as literacy and dyslexia support, speech and language therapy, emotional literacy, pastoral and SEND interventions. Creative arts, chess, choir, coding and film add choice, while the one-year sixth form brings employability, work experience, EPQ and supported study.
Canbury is co-educational and caters for ages 11 to 18. Admission involves a visit, document review, assessment, trial days and discussion with parents or professionals where needed. There is no entrance exam, but an online assessment is completed during acquaintance days; offers depend on the school's ability to meet a student's needs and its terms and deposit.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 15.2 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Kingston upon Thames and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 15.2
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.15
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Kingston upon Thames and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-18
- Headmistress
- Mrs Philippa Rich
- Pupil roll
- 75 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
- Postcode
- KT2 7LN
- Area
- Kingston upon Thames
School leadership
- Headmistress
- Mrs Philippa Rich
School contact
- School phone
- 02085498622
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02085498622
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £6,870-£7,583 per term, exclusive of VAT; Years 7-11 and Sixth Form respectively
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Bursaries available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 15.2 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.15 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 6 February 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 6 February 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Canbury School handle admissions?
Canbury School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Canbury School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Canbury School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Canbury School?
Canbury School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 6 February 2024.