Best Private Schools in Canterbury
Canterbury has 4 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer both day and boarding places.
Where Schools are Located
Canterbury is well covered by private schools. The King’s School, Canterbury enjoys the most central location, very close to Canterbury West station.
School Genders in Canterbury
All the independent schools in Canterbury are co-educational. There are no girls-only or boys-only schools in Canterbury.
Canterbury Independent School League Table
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72% | King’s School Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £11,976 | £19,326 |
| 2 | 46% | The Worthgate School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,606 | £13,212 |
| 3 | 45% | Kent College Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,504 | £17,670 |
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72% | King’s School Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £11,976 | £19,326 |
| 2 | 46% | The Worthgate School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,606 | £13,212 |
| 3 | 45% | Kent College Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,504 | £17,670 |
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| # | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56% | King’s School Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £11,976 | £19,326 |
| 2 | 49% | The Worthgate School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,606 | £13,212 |
| 3 | 31% | Kent College Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,504 | £17,670 |
Day & Boarding Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Best Co-Ed Schools
Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72% | King’s School Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £11,976 | £19,326 |
| 2 | 46% | The Worthgate School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,606 | £13,212 |
| 3 | 45% | Kent College Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,504 | £17,670 |
Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| # | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56% | King’s School Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £11,976 | £19,326 |
| 2 | 49% | The Worthgate School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £6,606 | £13,212 |
| 3 | 31% | Kent College Canterbury | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £8,504 | £17,670 |
Co-Ed School Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Boarding Schools in Canterbury
Canterbury Private School Costs (Averages)
