Kent College (Canterbury) vs St Edmund's School Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 348 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
507 students
St Edmund's School Canterbury
Canterbury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
523 students
| Measure | Kent College (Canterbury) Canterbury, South East | St Edmund's School Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #512 of 679 | #488 of 679 |
| National rank | #3216 of 4,090 | #3082 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 507 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 507 | 523 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.25 | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | 35.7 | 36.6 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kentcollege.com | www.stedmunds.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's School Canterbury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.6 vs 24.4).
- •St Edmund's School Canterbury is the larger school with 523 students compared with 507.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kent College (Canterbury) better than St Edmund's School Canterbury?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's School Canterbury ranks higher (27.6 vs 24.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kent College (Canterbury) and St Edmund's School Canterbury?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kent College (Canterbury): 507. St Edmund's School Canterbury: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kent College (Canterbury) and St Edmund's School Canterbury rank in South East?
Kent College (Canterbury) is 512th of 679 and St Edmund's School Canterbury is 488th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).