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Junior King's School

Milner Court, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom, CT2 OAY — Two miles from Canterbury
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Data verified from public sources
Annual Fees$ 26,952 – $ 46,520
Ages3 – 13

Junior King's School is an international school in Canterbury, United Kingdom. It serves 385 students for students aged 3–13. Annual tuition ranges from $26,952 to $46,520 USD.

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Location & Getting There

Milner Court, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom, CT2 OAYOpen in Maps
Two miles from Canterbury

NanaSays Scorecard

385
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

School has outstanding reputation for academic achievement and scholarship. Former students regularly gain scholarships at other leading public schools.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

All relevant inspection standards are met. The school demonstrates strong leadership and governance, with an inclusive community, stimulating cross-curricular curriculum, and comprehensive provision for pupils' physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The main area for improvement identified is strengthening the consistency of relationships and sex education teaching across the school.

Academic Quality
Good
Pastoral Care
Good
Boarding Quality
Good
ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Governors vigilant to ensure pupil wellbeing is at the centre of everyone's work
Leaders have created an inclusive community where pupils feel safe to speak up
Cross-curricular approach which encourages links to be found in real-world evidence
Good-quality care and secure knowledge of the curriculum enable children to enjoy school and make good progress
Varied and effective programme to develop pupils' physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
Kindness is central to the culture of the school
Skilled teachers provide imaginative ways to engage and sustain pupils' interest
Rich provision of extra-curricular activities
Robust systems to record, monitor and assess safeguarding
Areas for Development
Strengthen pupils' understanding of RSE by ensuring that teaching of RSE covers all topics in the curriculum consistently
View Full ISI Report (2024-02-27)

Key facts

Ages
3–13 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
385
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Junior King's School is a leading day and boarding preparatory school with 385 students including 80 boarders, set over eighty acres of countryside near Canterbury. The school has an outstanding reputation for academic achievement and scholarship, with excellent facilities supporting sports, music, drama and extracurricular activities.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Outstanding academic achievement and scholarship reputation
  • Boarding central to school life
  • Excellent teaching and facilities
  • Wide range of sports, music, drama and extracurricular activities
  • Majority progress to King's Canterbury

Fees & Financials

12,210 per term (Boarding); 8,682 (day Y4-8); 7,074 (Day Y3)

Original currency: 12,210 per term (Boarding); 8,682 (day Y4-8); 7,074 (Day Y3).

Boarding Life

Boarding Type
Flexi boarding
Capacity
80 students

Set in over eighty acres of countryside two miles from Canterbury. All meals provided for boarders.

Full Boarding for ages 3-13, with 80 boarding places out of 385 total students

Facilities & Programmes

Arts
Music
Drama

Student Demographics

School Type
Co-educational
Age Range
313
Student Body
Boarding capacity80

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Junior King's School are 12,210 per term (Boarding); 8,682 (day Y4-8); 7,074 (Day Y3) per academic year.