Schools in Canterbury.

About schools in Canterbury

Canterbury is home to 50 schools across every stage of a child's education, from nursery and reception through to sixth form. Families here can choose between 33 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 3 grammar schools, 11 independent schools and 50 schools with dedicated SEND provision, giving parents genuine flexibility whether they are moving to the area or simply weighing up next steps. Ofsted currently rates 86% of inspected schools in Canterbury as Good or Outstanding, including 6 judged Outstanding. Local highlights include Adisham CofE Primary School, Blean Primary School and Preston Primary School. You will also find 14 schools with a sixth form, 7 with boarding places and Kent Test grammar options within Canterbury, which is useful if you are planning for the longer term. Use the interactive map to see catchment areas at a glance, filter by phase, or open any school for admissions, results, term dates, contact details and the latest Ofsted or ISI report. Every entry is independent and free to browse.