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The King's School, Canterbury is an independent, co-educational, day and boarding school for pupils aged 3-18. Located in Kent, England.
The King's School is a public school in Canterbury, Kent, England. It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and the Eton Group. It is Britain's oldest public school; and is arguably the oldest continuously operating school in the world, since education on the Abbey and Cathedral grounds has been uninterrupted since AD 597.
Find out how to apply to join The King's School Canterbury, for our junior school, senior school, and our international college.
Welcome to The King's School Canterbury. Learn more about our school from our Head, Jude Lowson.
The King’s School, our Senior School, is widely regarded as the oldest school in England. Its story is intertwined with that of the United Kingdom’s first cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The King’s School, Canterbury has a history and setting that cannot fail to inspire. It has claims to be the oldest school in England, founded almost 1500 years ago. On one side students can walk into the busy and bustling town centre, and the other side is dominated by the World Heritage Site of Canterbury Cathedral.
The King’s education is designed to encompass both depth and breadth. Built upon historic foundations and supported by the extensive co-curriculum and strong pastoral care, the pupils are taken out into the wider world locally, nationally and globally.
