What counts as an independent secondary school option in Canterbury?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state secondary schools in Canterbury?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Canterbury hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent secondary schools in Canterbury appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Secondary Schools in Canterbury

Schools in the Canterbury built-up area. Compare independent secondary schools with rankings, inspection outcomes, maps and local area views. This page currently lists 3 schools in Canterbury. Schools featured here include The King's School Canterbury, St Edmund's School Canterbury and The Worthgate School.

Key Performance Metrics for Canterbury

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Canterbury56%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Canterbury41.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Canterbury25%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Canterbury3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Canterbury8.1/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Canterbury

56%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Canterbury

41.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Canterbury

25%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Canterbury

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Canterbury

8.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Canterbury

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

The King's School Canterbury
Cathedral Precincts
St Edmund's School Canterbury
St Thomas
The Worthgate School
St Dunstan's