The King's School Canterbury, Junior King's
Founded in 1879, Junior King's occupies a place within the long tradition of The King's School Canterbury, offering boarding and day education for children aged 2 to 13 in Sturry, near Canterbury. With around 365 pupils, this is a small school, and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 11 to 1 allows for close attention. It holds a Church of England character, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development, with all compliance requirements met. Families considering the school should plan for day fees of between £15,570 and £26,046 a year, rising to as much as £36,630 for boarding, with some means-tested bursaries available.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 27 February 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI's top "excellent" judgement covers both academic quality and the wider personal development of pupils. French is offered as a modern language, and the favourable staffing ratio supports the kind of individual focus appropriate to a junior school. Just under 2 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a small proportion of the roll.
Languages
Headmaster · Rob Stonier
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span a notably broad range, covering academic ability alongside drama, music, sport, art, design technology and dance. The main sporting programme takes in rugby, cricket, netball and swimming, giving a sense of the breadth on offer.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1879
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 1.99%
- EHC plans
- 0.28%
Mobile phone policy
In year 8, if pupils bring in mobiles for travel, these are handed in during the day. All pupils in years 3-7 are not allowed to bring mobile phones to school unless granted exceptional permission.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,570 - £26,046
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £36,630
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Some means-tested bursaries available
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The King's School Canterbury, Junior King's 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.