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The King's School Canterbury Catchment Area

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

The King's School Canterbury is a other independent not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 13–19, with 958 pupils, and a capacity of 1030 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

13–19

Age range

958

Pupils

1,030

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

The King's School Canterbury Catchment Area Information

Entry to The King's School Canterbury is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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The King's School Canterbury — School Information

Full address
25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
118996

Other Not applicable Schools in Canterbury

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

Frequently Asked Questions — The King's School Canterbury

Is The King's School Canterbury oversubscribed?

The King's School Canterbury is operating close to its capacity of 1030 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The King's School Canterbury?

The King's School Canterbury is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The King's School Canterbury cover?

The King's School Canterbury is a not applicable school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 13–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.