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Best 3 Secondary schools in Canterbury – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys (Secondary) in Canterbury; The Archbishop's School (Secondary) in Canterbury; St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury (Secondary) in Canterbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, The Archbishop's School and St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury. They are secondary phase and foundation school and academy converter type located around Canterbury, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys), published Dec 2013. The lowest is 2 (The Archbishop's School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Archbishop's School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–50–55%; all within the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership trust.

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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
CT4 7AS
Phase / Type
Secondary • Foundation school
Location
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 7AS
Ofsted
1 5 Dec 2013
Pupils
≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Kent (886)
Website
www.thelangton.org.uk
Telephone
01227463567
The Archbishop's School
CT2 7AP
Phase / Type
Secondary • Foundation school
Location
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 7AP
Ofsted
2 18 Jan 2024
Pupils
≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Kent (886)
Website
www.archbishops-school.co.uk
Telephone
01227765805
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
CT1 3EN
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3EN
Ofsted
2 11 Oct 2023
Pupils
≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Website
www.stanselmscanterbury.org.uk
Telephone
01227826200
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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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