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Junior King's School
Independent school · Kent
| Address | Milner Court, Sturry, Canterbury, CT2 0AY |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–14 |
| Pupils | 333 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01227714000 |
| Website | https://www.junior-kings.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Wed 9 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 30 Jun 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 12 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 2 Nov 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Thu 25 Mar 2027
Junior King's section of the shared King's School Canterbury page; day pupil dates (boarders return the day/evening before). Autumn half term begins Fri 16 Oct from 1.00pm; day pupils return Tue 3 Nov after INSET Mon 2 Nov. Lent and Summer half terms are given only as Friday-Sunday ranges (12-21 Feb, 28 May-6 Jun), so per the holiday-range rule Lent 1 and Summer 1 end the Thursday before (if pupils attend on the Friday morning as in October, they would end 12 Feb / 28 May). New staff induction 27-28 Aug. Senior School and International College dates on the same page differ (e.g. Senior Summer term ends Thu 1 Jul).
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day - Reception to Year 2 (Pre-Prep, including VAT) | £5,406.00 |
| Day - Year 3 (including VAT) | £7,368.00 |
| Day - Year 4 to Year 8 (including VAT) | £9,042.00 |
| Boarding (including VAT) | £12,780.00 |
| Nursery full-day session including lunch (per session) | £92.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
2026/27 fees for Nursery, Pre-Prep and Junior King's. Period not explicitly stated on the page; assumed termly. Excluding VAT: Pre-Prep £4,505, Year 3 £6,140, Years 4-8 £7,535, Boarding £10,650. Nursery sessions £38.00 (morning/afternoon), £54.00 (with lunch), £92.00 full day. Registration fee £120 (Junior King's £100+VAT). The same page lists King's School Canterbury Senior School and International College fees, which are excluded. Sibling discounts for 3rd and 4th children.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7, Year 8, 12+
Enquire and visit for a tour with the Registrar. Register at any stage with the form and £120 fee. Children attend an Assessment/Taster Day; if successful a formal offer is made, accepted in writing with an acceptance deposit. Year 7 entry can include a 'through place' to The King's School after an entrance exam and positive reference.
- Assessment/Taster Day
- Entrance exam and reference from current school (Year 7 through place)
- Online interview for international applicants
Registration deadline: Sat 7 Nov 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Home to School minibuses (pick-up/drop-off points) | Ash, Broadstairs, Canterbury West Train Station, Deal, Faversham, Margate, Minster, Preston, Ramsgate, Teynham, Westbrook, Whitstable, Wingham |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.