The Junior King's School A GSG School
- The Junior King's School
Milner Court
Sturry
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 0AY - Head: Tom Morgan
- T 01227 714000
- F 01227 713171
- E registrar@junior-kings.co.uk
- W www.junior-kings.co.uk
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 3 to 13 with a linked senior school
- Read about the best schools in Kent
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Kent
- Pupils: 345
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £13,740 - £22,980; Boarding £32,325 pa (last updated on 07/06/2024)
- Open days: See website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- Linked schools: The King's School Canterbury
What The Good Schools Guide says..
This is an aspiring school academically, but ‘not at the cost of creative pursuits or with the work, work, work mentality of London preps,’ as one parent put it (one of several we spoke to who’d made the move from London precisely to get this kind of academic rigour without the hothouse feel). Parents told us the head is promoting a culture of less pressure than there was, although they feel it has become more selective in recent years. Very occasionally, it is suggested tactfully that ...
What the school says...
Welcome to Junior Kings School, Canterbury. We were founded in 1879 as the preparatory school to The Kings School Canterbury. In 1929 the School expanded to a stunning eighty-acre countryside location at Milner Court, Sturry, conveniently located just two miles from the city. The 16th century Manor House has been augmented by superb educational, boarding, extra-curricular and sporting facilities.
The majority of pupils move on at 13 to Kings. We are similarly proud of our leavers each year who gain scholarships at other leading public schools. We would be delighted to meet you at our next open morning or you can contact us arrange an individual tour. ...Read more
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Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Sports
Rowing
Fencing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since September 2024, Mark Brotherton, who joined the school after eight years as head of education services at IAPS. His 30 years in education have also seen him serve as head of Giggleswick Prep, executive head of Malsis Prep and interim head of Repton Prep. He has sat on many boards including chairman of IAPS, vice chairman of the Independent Schools Teachers’ Induction panel, the Independent Schools Council, the IAPS Consultancy as well as committees including the Independent Schools Examinations Board Education Committee. Currently, he sits on the advisory board of Superkind, which promotes social action and philanthropy in schools. He is also a council member for SATIPS, a professional support body for teachers and TAs in independent schools across the world.
Entrance
Most join nursery and reception, and increasingly year 3. Other major intakes in...
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Special Education Needs
09-09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
Y |
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Y |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Canterbury | 2024 | 69 | 13 | Academic Scholarships (2); Music Scholarships (3); Art Scholarships (2); DT Scholarships (2); Sports Scholarships (2); Dance Scholarships (2) |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove School | 2024 | 1 |
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