St Edmund's School Canterbury
“Fungar Vice Cotis”
(Be as a whetstone for others to be sharpened upon)
St Edmund's School Canterbury is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18. Set within 62 acres on St Thomas' Hill, the school overlooks the historic city and its cathedral. Founded in 1749, it occupies a Grade II listed main building designed by Philip Charles Hardwick. The school is notably the place of education for the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral. Its ethos emphasises individuality and creativity, supported by facilities including a dedicated performing arts centre, music school, and a 25-metre heated outdoor swimming pool.
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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
-8.9%
St Edmund's School Canterbury's fees are 8.9% lower than the national average.
Vs. County Average
-3.8%
St Edmund's School Canterbury's fees are 3.8% lower than the county average.
Based on 30 schools in Kent and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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