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

Message from the Head

Schools of St Edmunds

Woodland Nursery

Pre-Prep

Junior

Senior

Sixth Form

Age 2 - 4

Inspiring children to love learning

From September 2026 aged 3-4. 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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Age 2 - 4

Inspiring children to love learning

From September 2026 aged 3-4. 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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Age 4 - 7

Captivating imaginations

Learning at St Edmund’s is interactive, creative and fun. We are focused on the needs of the individual children, and ensure they are given the time and space to develop their creative and academic capabilities.

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Age 7 - 13

Igniting & liberating minds

An environment in which originality of thought and effort are encouraged, and where resilience and a capacity for collaboration are developed

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Age 13 - 16

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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Age 16 - 18

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

Inter-House Debating Heats Up

Inter-House Debating Heats Up On Tuesday evening, Houses met to determine which two teams should progress to the final of the St ...

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This is St Edmund’s Stage Crew

This is St Edmund’s Stage Crew The St Edmund’s Stage Crew are an integral part of the Drama Department ...

@StEdsCanterbury

Join us for our Boarding Webinar on Thursday 26 February and gain a clear picture of boarding at St Edmund’s. This is a great opportunity to meet our team - including the Head, Director of Boarding and Head of Girls’ Boarding - and learn directly from the people who lead and live boarding every day. You’ll also hear from some of our current boarders about their experiences and what day-to-day life is really like. We’ll talk through the different kinds of boarding available - full, weekly and flexi - all designed to support modern family life, particularly for those living a little further away. Our approach is flexible, with options tailored to suit your family’s and your child’s individual needs. Whether you’re just starting to explore boarding or actively considering it, we would be delighted to welcome you. Reserve your place via the link in our bio / website www.stedmunds.org.uk/openevents #StEdmunds #BoardingLife #IndependentSchool #Canterbury #SchoolWebinar

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