Kent College

Boys & Girls, 0-18
Day & Boarding
Kent

"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.'"

  • 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.
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Age
Boys & Girls, 0-18
Type
Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior
Category
Day & Boarding
Size
800 pupils
Kent College

Mark Turnbull is Head of Kent College.

Ethos of 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.'

Source: Kent College
Kent College

Visiting Kent College

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at Kent College.

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Kent College Fees, Inspections & Governance

Inspections

Kent College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. The school is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust charity.

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Kent College Admissions

To find out more about Kent College, contact the Admissions team at the school.

Kent College location map
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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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