The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury
Also known as: The King's School Canterbury
To promote the education in the broadest sense of the word, intellectual, spiritual and personal of persons of both sexes.To carry out and maintain the King's School, Canterbury and the Junior Kings School (including Pre-Prep) together with all the lands, securities, money and property of every description real or personal vested in, or belonging to any Governors on behalf of the Charity.
Activities & Mission
To promote the education in the broadest sense of the word, intellectual, spiritual and personal of persons of both sexes.To carry out and maintain the King's School, Canterbury and the Junior Kings School (including Pre-Prep) together with all the lands, securities, money and property of every description real or personal vested in, or belonging to any Governors on behalf of the Charity.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 320). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £52,797,000 | £52,762,000 | £48,472,000 | £91,396,000 | £21,284,000 | 908 / 50 |
| 2024 | £49,865,000 | £51,012,000 | £47,441,000 | £89,609,000 | £22,297,000 | 967 / 50 |
| 2023 | £49,258,000 | £48,011,000 | £44,876,000 | £85,414,000 | £24,183,000 | 874 / 100 |
| 2022 | £44,231,000 | £40,889,000 | £38,381,000 | £83,942,000 | £21,541,000 | 759 / 100 |
| 2021 | £39,876,000 | £36,410,000 | £34,205,000 | £80,280,000 | £18,847,000 | 819 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury
What does The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury do?
To promote the education in the broadest sense of the word, intellectual, spiritual and personal of persons of both sexes.To carry out and maintain the King's School, Canterbury and the Junior Kings School (including Pre-Prep) together with all the lands, securities, money and property of every description real or personal vested in, or belonging to any Governors on behalf of the Charity.
How much income did The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury report in 2025?
The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury reported total income of £52.80m and reported expenditure of £52.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury?
The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 320 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury registered as a charity?
The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 1966 as charity number 307942. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury?
The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury operate?
The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury a registered charity?
Yes — The King's School Of The Cathedral Church Of Canterbury is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307942.
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