Kent College

Kent College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 months to 18 located on the outskirts of Canterbury, Kent. Founded 137 years ago, the school is a Christian Methodist foundation that welcomes pupils of every faith and none. Its guiding principle is 'do all the good you can' and encourages 'pupils to grow and develop into confident young adults, aware of their responsibilities and their place in the world.'

Key facts about Kent College

  • Kent College is a coed pre-prep, prep and senior school, offering both day and boarding places.
  • The school welcomes approximately 800 pupils with boys and girls aged from 0 to 18 years.
  • Kent College is located at Canterbury in Kent.

Why choose Kent College?

Head Mark Turnbull says: 'Kent College has a reputation as a friendly school. It is most definitely a place where teachers really get to know the pupils, and have the time and space to give individual attention, both academically and pastorally. While it is a non-selective school, our students consistently achieve excellent academic results at GCSE, A level, and in the International Baccalaureate.'

'Sport, Music and Drama all play a major role in our school life and offer opportunities for everyone, from beginners to elite level performers. We also offer a wide-ranging variety of activities and co-curricular clubs, as well as the opportunity to work on our School Farm. All of these co-curricular activities feed into the much wider theme that informs everything we do: that young people who feel good about themselves do well, whatever their chosen path may be.'

What makes Kent College different?

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Head, Governance and Inspections

When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school. Find out more about how to read an inspection report, the role of the Head (and whether you need to like him or her!), the school's pastoral care provision, looking at what is taught through the curriculum and assessing the extracurricular opportunities on offer.

Head

Mark Turnbull is Head of Kent College.

Governance

The school is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust, a registered charity. Read more on the Charity Commission website.

Inspections

The school was last inspected in October 2022. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.

Kent College Open Days

Open Days provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Read more about the questions to ask at an Open Day and the things you can expect to see.
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Open Mornings at Kent College

Kent College offer a regular programme of open events throughout the year. Parents can also book a private visit to see the school on a normal, working day. Please book via the school website.

More about Kent College

Kent College location map

Kent College
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9DT.

Boys & Girls, 0-18 · Day & Boarding

To discover more, visit the Kent College website.

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