St Faith's Prep School Canterbury
School summary
A small, family-feel prep school in Canterbury, St Faith's takes children from age two right through to eleven, with around 235 pupils on roll. At its most recent ISI inspection the school earned an "excellent" rating, the inspectorate's top grade, and met all compliance requirements. The compact size lends itself to a close-knit community where staff can know each child well. Led by headteacher Helen Coombs, it serves families looking for a settled, independent education across the early years and primary stage.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 November 2025
Teaching & academics
St Faith's holds the highest ISI judgement of "excellent", a strong endorsement of the quality of education across its 2-11 age range. Around one in ten pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting the school is geared to accommodate a range of learning needs within its small classes. The single-site, all-through prep structure allows for continuity as children progress towards the 11+ stage.
Headteacher · Helen Coombs
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 10.46%
- EHC plans
- 2.09%
Mobile phone policy
Not permitted
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,450 - £15,750
- Bursaries up to
- 50% of fees
Means-tested bursaries (10-50%) available for existing pupils whose circumstances have changed
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A small Canterbury prep with top marks from the inspectors and a personal touch, suited to families who value continuity from the nursery years through to eleven.
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St Faith's Prep School Canterbury 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.