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Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School

Other independent school in Canterbury (Kent).

Pupils
204
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
9.8%
2025/26
Capacity
85%
204 / 240 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Nursery for boys and girls from 3 months to 3 years, offering an exciting and vibrant education in a safe and idyllic environment. Garden Cottage Nursery is set in the idyllic surroundings of the Kent College Junior school in Harbledown, just 5 minutes from the centre of Canterbury.

The nursery provides a caring foundation for children to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow in a safe, secure and happy environment. The best way to get to know us is to come and visit us for a personal tour. The Lodge opened in February 2018.

It has been refurbished to the highest standards to create a homely and nurturing environment for babies and toddlers. The building has been fitted out to provide a flexible and homely space, opening out onto a garden and all-weather learning area.

Children are able to develop their skills and imaginations in our role-play kitchen, and the conservatory area is used for messy and physical play. Dream coracles and sleep mats allow our babies and toddlers to sleep undisturbed, yet still be monitored regularly. The Lodge accommodates up to 12 babies and toddlers at any one time.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

42 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Band
  • Basketball
  • Book Club
  • Choir
  • Climbing
  • Coding
  • Cooking
  • Creative Writing
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama

and 26 more

Awards

4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
  • Sing UpRecognised award

Key facts

URN
119020
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Kent
Constituency
Canterbury
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1980

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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