EDUCATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER AT
THE KING ’ S SCHOOL CANTERBURY AND JUNIOR KING ’ S
Long recognised as one of the world ’ s finest boarding schools , The King ’ s School Canterbury is expanding its provision to meet an increasing demand for day places .
A new Day House - the fourth in total - is imminent , occupying a former public house adjacent to the historic school grounds . Blending period charm with modern amenities , the new house will join the existing three Day Houses in providing pupils with the same exceptional level of support and sense of belonging as their thirteen boarding counterparts .
Day Houses mirror their boarding equivalents in many ways , each offering vibrant social spaces and study areas . All houses are led by housemasters or housemistresses and dedicated pastoral teams , ensuring that every pupil is well cared for and supported . The extended school day provides flexibility for further academic study and all the benefits of boarding , including access to extracurricular activities , sports and time with friends , while giving day pupils the opportunity of returning home to their families in the evening .
Like a school within a school , boarding and Day Houses enable pupils to be known , valued and nurtured , and they underpin a King ’ s education ; the result is a school environment where children excel academically while also feeling supported as individuals .
Junior King ’ s is also adapting to meet the evolving needs of pupils and their families . Introduced this year , flexi-boarding allows children to stay at school for one to four nights a week . For parents who have demanding or irregular work schedules , or those living far from the school , this flexibility provides them with the option to choose overnight school stays based on their children ’ s own needs , preferences and academic or extracurricular pursuits . It ensures that busy school schedules can be balanced with family commitments while giving pupils the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment , all while increasing academic focus and social interaction .
Spending just a few nights a week at Junior King ’ s gives pupils the chance to experience the camaraderie and community of boarding life while still spending quality time at home – an option particularly valued by parents of younger children . They can also take advantage of the school ’ s facilities such as sports fields , libraries and computer labs outside of regular hours , giving them more opportunities to pursue their interests or hobbies .
To support the increase in day and flexi-boarding provision , a new school bus network is also being launched this September , serving local areas and providing direct connections to both Junior King ’ s and the Senior School . The schools ’ locations , within easy walking distance of rail routes , make them accessible for day pupils from local and surrounding areas and place them in easy reach of boarders from further afield .
As The King ’ s School Canterbury and Junior King ’ s both evolve and expand their day pupil and flexi-boarding offerings , they remain committed to providing an exceptional education in a nurturing environment ; the ideal choice for families looking for a balanced , world-class and forward-thinking education in unmatched and inspiring surroundings .
To find out more , both schools are welcoming families to join them for Open Mornings in May . Further details are available at kings-school . co . uk .
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