St Edmund's School

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St Thomas Hill, Canterbury CT2 8HU, UK

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Within 4 miles (6.4km) of St Thomas Hill, Canterbury CT2 8HU, UK
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Woodland Nursery at St Edmund's Age 2-4 Inspire children to love learning. Read More Pre-Prep Age 4-7 Captivating imaginations. Find Out More Junior Age 7-13 Igniting and liberating minds. Find Out More Senior Age 13-16 Inspired to want to know more. Find Out More Sixth Form Age 16-18 Confident, independent thinkers. Find Out More Academic Life Our mission at St Edmunds School is to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators and world leaders and to foster a love of learning. Our curriculum is broad and flexible, and allows every child the space to express themselves and face new and invaluable experiences Find Out More Our mission at St Edmunds School is to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators and world leaders and to foster a love of learning. Our curriculum is broad and flexible, and allows every child the space to express themselves and face new and invaluable experiences Creative Arts At St Edmund’s, we focus on developing the unique abilities and ambitions of each child. That is why our school was created in 1749 and it still holds true today. Outside of the timetabled lessons, the Drama department offers many co-curricular opportunities. There are weekly Drama clubs open to all members of the Junior School, where we focus on honing basic theatrical techniques with a more light-hearted and fun approach. Find Out More At St Edmund’s, we focus on developing the unique abilities and ambitions of each child. That is why our school was created in 1749 and it still holds true today. Outside of the timetabled lessons, the Drama department offers many co-curricular opportunities. There are weekly Drama clubs open to all members of the Junior School, where we focus on honing basic theatrical techniques with a more light-hearted and fun approach. Choristers St Edmund’s School is proud to educate and care for the choristers of Canterbury Cathedral. They are a very special part of our school and benefit from all the same teaching and resources as our other pupils. The opportunity to be a chorister is something truly unique, particularly in view of the international profile and prestige of Canterbury Cathedral. Find Out More St Edmund’s School is proud to educate and care for the choristers of Canterbury Cathedral. They are a very special part of our school and benefit from all the same teaching and resources as our other pupils. The opportunity to be a chorister is something truly unique, particularly in view of the international profile and prestige of Canterbury Cathedral. Sport Sport at St Edmund’s School is for everyone. We want pupils to know how to make the most of their individual talents, building on their strengths and natural abilities. We encourage them to form positive habits and to experience social and competitive engagement, which will lead them to continue with sport and physical activity in their future lives. Find Out More Sport at St Edmund’s School is for everyone. We want pupils to know how to make the most of their individual talents, building on their strengths and natural abilities. We encourage them to form positive habits and to experience social and competitive engagement, which will lead them to continue with sport and physical activity in their future lives. Boarding Our boarding community is small and friendly and just over a third of our students board. Our boarders have easy access to the library, the dining hall, the sixth form centre and both IT and recreational facilities. Boys and girls live in separate areas of the school, and each have resident staff members overseeing their boarding environment. A range of room sizes is available, from a large dormitory subdivided into cubicles. Find Out More Our boarding community is small and friendly and just over a third of our students board. Our boarders have easy access to the library, the dining hall, the sixth form centre and both IT and recreational facilities. Boys and girls live in separate areas of the school, and each have resident staff members overseeing their boarding environment. A range of room sizes is available, from a large dormitory subdivided into cubicles. Outdoor Education Once a staple of education in the UK, learning outdoors is seeing a revival in the Uk for the unique learning opportunities that it presents. St Edmund’s is an enthusiastic advocate of outdoor education, with our distinctive interpretation offering pupils confidence and self-esteem through the completion of challenging activities; skills in communication, problem-solving, leadership and teamwork. Find Out More Once a staple of education in the UK, learning outdoors is seeing a revival in the Uk for the unique learning opportunities that it presents. St Edmund’s is an enthusiastic advocate of outdoor education, with our distinctive interpretation offering pupils confidence and self-esteem through the completion of challenging activities; skills in communication, problem-solving, leadership and teamwork. Admissions and Fees Explore Now Pastoral Care Explore Now Alumni Read More Choristerships Explore Now

Google Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars (16 total ratings)

Carolynn Binnie
5 Star
Excellent School - Wonderful family atmosphere. Outstanding results for my two. I can only say good things about this school. This is a wonderful opportunity for any child and I would not hesitate to recommend St Eds.
Friday 29th January 2016
Julia Farrington
5 Star
Amazing facilities I was blown awAy
Thursday 9th March 2017
VC VC
1 Star
Do not go there.
Sunday 6th November 2016
Raymond ffoulkes
1 Star
Hated every minute I was there...
Thursday 19th May 2016
Catherine Parker
5 Star
Great school!
Monday 20th July 2015