Kent College International Study Centre
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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Kent College (Canterbury) is a private secondary-stage school in Canterbury, Kent, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Kent College (Canterbury)
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- 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
Kent College (Canterbury) has kept its Senior School on the same Canterbury site for nearly 150 years. The 80-acre campus supports a co-educational Methodist day and boarding community for ages 11 to 19, with a sixth form and international residential dimension. Academic, pastoral and boarding life have the space to develop together rather than in isolated parts of the estate.
After GCSEs, pupils can choose A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge Technicals. The International Study Centre provides English-language programmes for students preparing to enter the British academic curriculum and take relevant examinations. Learning support, sport, music and co-curricular activity give the sixth-form choices a practical setting beyond the classroom.
Boarding houses, a Great Hall, library, laboratories, sports facilities and a working farm make the campus unusually varied. The Methodist foundation is expressed through Christian worship and values while welcoming pupils of other faiths and none. Entry is non-selective at 11+, 13+ and 16+, with day, full-boarding and flexible boarding places; visits, meetings and entrance examinations form part of the process, alongside scholarships and bursaries.
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 38.1 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 10% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Kent and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 38.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.25
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Kent 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
- 11-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Turnbull
- Pupil roll
- 507 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent
- Postcode
- CT2 9DT
- Area
- Kent
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Turnbull
School contact
- School phone
- 01227813982
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admissions@kentcollege.co.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01227763231
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £8,609-£9,899 per term for Senior School day pupils in Years 7-13 in 2026/27, including VAT
- Boarding fees
- £11,207-£18,515 per term for Senior School weekly or full-time boarding in 2026/27, including VAT
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- 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
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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 ?
- 38.1 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 ?
- 2.25 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 10% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 35.69 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 25 November 2025
- 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 2025 records an inspection beginning 25 November 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Kent College (Canterbury) handle admissions?
Kent College (Canterbury) handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Kent College (Canterbury)?
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 Kent College (Canterbury)?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Kent College (Canterbury)?
Kent College (Canterbury) is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 25 November 2025.