Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school (Foundation school), ages 11–18, in Canterbury, CT4, in the Kent council area. It has 1,226 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (26 November 2024): Outstanding in 4 areas, Good in 1 area. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 4 areas, Good in 1 area — inspected 26 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.25 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 66.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 88.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 162 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 38.58 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B | 2024/25 |
A level students | 205 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,226 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 24.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0.41% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.88% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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