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St Edmund's School Canterbury Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Edmund's School Canterbury is a other independent not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 618 pupils, and a capacity of 670 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–19

Age range

618

Pupils

670

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

St Edmund's School Canterbury Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Edmund's School Canterbury is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Edmund's School Canterbury — School Information

Full address
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
118998

Other Not applicable Schools in Canterbury

If St Edmund's School Canterbury is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Edmund's School Canterbury

Is St Edmund's School Canterbury oversubscribed?

St Edmund's School Canterbury is operating close to its capacity of 670 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Edmund's School Canterbury?

St Edmund's School Canterbury uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Edmund's School Canterbury cover?

St Edmund's School Canterbury is a not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.