Schools in Canterbury
There are 54 schools in Canterbury on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 30 primary and 8 secondary schools, under Kent local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Canterbury (30)
- Adisham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT3 3JW
- Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CT3 2JD
- Aylesham Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT3 3BS
- Barham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT4 6NX
- Blean Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT2 9ED
- Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT4 5JX
- Chartham Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT4 7QN
- Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT4 8DE
- Chislet Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT3 4DU
- Elham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CT4 6TT
- Goodnestone Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT3 1PQ
- Hoath Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT3 4LA
- Littlebourne Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT3 1XS
- Parkside Community Foundation Primary SchoolFoundation school · CT1 1EP
- Petham Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CT4 5RD
- Pilgrims' Way Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CT1 1XU
- Preston Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT3 1HB
- St Johns Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT1 1BD
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, AyleshamAcademy converter · CT3 3AS
- St Peter's Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT1 2DH
- St Stephen's Infant SchoolAcademy converter · CT2 7AB
- St Stephen's Junior SchoolAcademy converter · CT2 7AD
- St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, CanterburyVoluntary aided school · CT1 1NE
- Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT4 6DU
- Sturry Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT2 0NR
- The Canterbury Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT2 8PT
- Water Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CT3 4HS
- Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT3 1RN
- Wincheap Foundation Primary SchoolFoundation school · CT1 3SD
- Wingham Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT3 1BD
Secondary schools in Canterbury (8)
- Barton Court Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · CT1 1PH
- Barton Manor SchoolFree schools · CT1 1SU
- Orion SpiresAcademy sponsor led · CT2 0HD
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT1 3EW
- Simon Langton Grammar School for BoysFoundation school · CT4 7AS
- St Anselm's Catholic School, CanterburyAcademy converter · CT1 3EN
- The Archbishop's SchoolFoundation school · CT2 7AP
- The Canterbury AcademyAcademy converter · CT2 8QA
Other phases in Canterbury (16)
- BemixSpecial post 16 institution · CT2 7FG
- Canterbury Christ Church UniversityHigher education institutions · CT1 1QU
- Haven NookOther independent special school · CT1 2QD
- Hope View SchoolOther independent special school · CT4 8EG
- Junior King's SchoolOther independent school · CT2 0AY
- Kent College (Canterbury)Other independent school · CT2 9DT
- Kent College International Study CentreOther independent school · CT2 9DT
- Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior SchoolOther independent school · CT2 9AQ
- Newingate SchoolOther independent special school · CT1 3DT
- St Edmund's School CanterburyOther independent school · CT2 8HU
- St Faith's At Ash School LimitedOther independent school · CT3 2HH
- St Nicholas' SchoolCommunity special school · CT1 3JJ
- The King's School CanterburyOther independent school · CT1 2ES
- The Orchard SchoolFoundation special school · CT1 3QQ
- The Worthgate SchoolOther independent school · CT1 3LQ
- University of KentHigher education institutions · CT2 7NZ
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Canterbury?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 54 open schools with a Canterbury address (as of 5 June 2026), including 30 primary and 8 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Canterbury guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Canterbury?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.