The King’s School Canterbury review into abuse after ex-pupil disclosures

An article published in the BBC News, dated 25 September 2026 states that The King’s School Canterbury has begun an independent review covering periods between the late 1950s and the late 1990s into the historical abuse after a former teacher was jailed for the indecent assault of two pupils.

The perpetrator, a 76-year-old from Broadstairs was sentenced to 11 years and 9 months in prison in July 2026, for abusing two young males under the age of 14 years old, between 1978 and 1982.

The King’s School Canterbury said it was ‘appalled by his actions and the harm he has caused’ to the young males and their families and apologised to those whom the school did not protect.

The headteacher of the school wrote ‘The willingness of those who came forward to share difficult experiences has also helped them better understand this part of the school’s history’

This is why we urge people to come forward and report incidents of child sexual abuse/exploitation. Here at Jordans Solicitors we’re committed to securing compensation for victims of sexual violence. This applies to all victims of sexual violence – including women/girls and men/boys.