Best 3 Secondary schools in Canterbury – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

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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Attribute	Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys CT4 7AS	The Archbishop's School CT2 7AP	St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury CT1 3EN
Phase / Type	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Canterbury Kent CT4 7AS	Canterbury Kent CT2 7AP	Canterbury Kent CT1 3EN
Latest Ofsted	1 5 Dec 2013	2 18 Jan 2024	2 11 Oct 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1280	900	1071
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	Kent (886)	Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Website	www.thelangton.org.uk	www.archbishops-school.co.uk	www.stanselmscanterbury.org.uk
Telephone	01227463567	01227765805	01227826200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

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.