Independent school · Kent
The King's School Canterbury
- Ages 13–19
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £11,976–£19,326/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Mon 2 Nov 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Thu 25 Mar 2027
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 12 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior School Day, Year 9 (including VAT) | £11,976.00 |
| Senior School Day, Years 10 & 11 (including VAT) | £12,630.00 |
| Senior School Day, Years 12 & 13 (including VAT) | £13,302.00 |
| Senior School Boarding (including VAT) | £19,326.00 |
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 13+
- 14+
- Sixth Form
Families visit for a pupil-led tour including a boarding or day house and a meeting with the Director of Admissions, or attend an Open Morning (booking essential). Pupils can be registered at any age to confirm interest.
Open events
- 13+ & 14+ Entry Open Morning, 10:00am–1:00pm: Sat 15 May 2027
- Sixth Form Open Morning, 10:00am–1:00pm: Sat 15 May 2027
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Home to School minibus pick-up/drop-off points | Ash, Broadstairs, Canterbury West Train Station, Deal, Faversham, Margate, Minster, Preston, Ramsgate, Teynham, Westbrook, Whitstable, Wingham | |
| Weekly Sunday evening bus (Vectare) | Clapham Common, Tunbridge Wells |
Cost: Heathrow Airport Service £30 per passenger (end of term/half term)
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 13–19
- Pupils
- 985
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 01227595501
- Address
- 25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES
- Website
- kings-school.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.