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Newingate School

48 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3DT

Independent special school for ages 11–18 in Canterbury. Mixed intake.

Newingate School is a small mixed independent special school in Canterbury, Kent, for young people aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form and around 25 pupils. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024 and found all independent school standards met.

The school says it was founded to provide a safe, nurturing environment for young people with autism. It describes a deliberately small setting designed to reduce anxiety, support positive relationships and prioritise social communication alongside academic progress.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary age
27 pupils · On roll
Independent special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Kent’s deadlines and how to apply →