Newingate School
48 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3DT
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
35
Headteacher
Mrs Michele Smith
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £56,000 to £86,000
Sixth form
Yes
About Newingate School
Newingate School is an independent special school in Canterbury, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 11 to 18. The government database records 35 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
Newingate School provides a structured specialist environment for autistic pupils who may also have emotional or mental health needs. Academic learning is combined with therapeutic support and work on communication, regulation and independence.
SEND and information for families
Autism; social, emotional and mental health needs. Support includes therapeutic team; personalised learning linked to EHC plans; support with communication, regulation and independence. Families should contact the school directly to discuss suitability, admissions and current provision.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
School's own assessment/admissions process
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
Autism; social, emotional and mental health needs
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £56,000 to £86,000
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
Newingate School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact Newingate School
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Coming soonClubs & activities
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Coming soonParent services
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Newingate School?
Newingate School is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does Newingate School take?
Newingate School is registered for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does Newingate School provide?
Newingate School supports autism; social, emotional and mental health needs. Its provision includes therapeutic team; personalised learning linked to EHC plans; support with communication, regulation and independence.
What is Newingate School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Newingate School Good after its inspection on 30 April 2024.
Where is Newingate School?
Newingate School is at 48 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DT.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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