An Excellent Independent Day & Boarding School

We inspire our pupils to

make a difference celebrate individuality love learning value each other be the best they can be be intellectually creative

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Our Ethos

Creativity

is at the

heart

of everything we do. We develop in our children the skills and capacity to be

innovative

, intellectually nimble and independent in thought, with a genuine

joy of learning

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Schools of St Edmunds

Woodland Nursery

Junior School

Foundation | Years 7 & 8

Senior

Sixth Form

Nursery | Age 2 - 3

Inspiring children to love learning

At Woodland Nursery at St Edmund’s, we inspire children to love learning, be creative in everything they do, and be considerate of others.

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Nursery | Age 2 - 3

Inspiring children to love learning

At Woodland Nursery at St Edmund’s, we inspire children to love learning, be creative in everything they do, and be considerate of others.

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Junior School

Pre-Reception - Year 6

From September 2026, we will launch our new Junior School, enhancing how children learn, create and grow together.

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Foundation | Years 7 & 8

Inspiring minds, shaping futures

From September 2026, Foundation will open within our Senior School, offering a distinctive approach to education at this important point in a child’s development.

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Senior | Years 9 - 11

Inspired to want to know more

Teaching and learning here is driven by a combination of expert subject teachers, small class sizes and a culture of continuous learning.

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Sixth Form | Year 12 & 13

Confident, independent thinkers

St Edmund’s Sixth Form is an exciting and stimulating two years for students, bringing with it greater independence and personal responsibility.

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St Edmund’s Canterbury

Why Choose Us?

Outdoor Education

St Edmund’s is an enthusiastic advocate of outdoor education, with our distinctive interpretation offering pupils confidence and self-esteem through the completion of challenging activities.

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Excellent Facilities

We are fortunate enough to have impressive facilities at St Edmund’s including brand new tennis and netball courts, 4 pitch Astro, Sports Hall including fitness gym, professional 380 seater Theatre, 20 metre swimming, sixth form cafe and study space and purpose built Academic Hub

Superb Teaching staff

Inspiring the next generation
Teaching and learning at St Ed’s is driven by a combination of expert subject teachers, small class sizes and a culture of continuous learning. We’re enthusiastic experts with in-depth knowledge of our subjects who tailor our teaching style to the needs of each child.

Parkland Setting

Space to explore
In 1855, the school moved to our beautiful current location on top of St Thomas Hill in Canterbury. St Edmund’s occupies a 62 acre site which includes our excellent facilities and beautiful pockets of forestry, wild life and large open spaces.

Creative Arts

Outstanding teaching processes
Creativity flourishes at St Edmund’s. Our Drama, Music, Dance and Art departments are rightly renowned for their outstanding teaching processes and achievements, not least our annual arts festival.

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Co-Curricular

Inspiring the next generation
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.

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Meet our people

What makes us stand out is our teacher pupil relationships

Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Miss Marion Hincker

Teacher of PE & Games

Mr Dan McHugh

Acting Head of Junior School

Mrs Alex Ward

Director of Boarding

Mr James Clapp

Creativity is celebrated across the whole curriculum, as innovative teaching approaches and individualised learning enable pupils to think independently and express themselves with confidence and originality.

Head

School News

St Edmund’s Gala Concert 2026: An Evening of Musical Excellence

St Edmund’s Gala Concert 2026: An Evening of Musical Excellence This year’s Gala Concert marked a change of venue due to ...

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Unlocking Academic Potential: Supercurricular Success in Lower Sixth

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A fantastic evening at the Colyer Fergusson Hall for our 2026 Gala Concert. ⁠ ⁠ Under the direction of Spencer Payne, our musicians delivered an inspiring programme — from the iconic opening of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony to a stunning finale with Vivaldi’s Gloria. Along the way, audiences were treated to exceptional solo performances and beautiful choral moments, showcasing the depth of talent across St Edmund’s.⁠ ⁠ With pupils, staff, and guest musicians coming together, the concert was a true celebration of collaboration, dedication, and musical excellence.⁠ ⁠ A memorable night — bravo to all involved.⁠ ⁠ 📸 View all the photos from the evening by following the link in bio.

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