Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Foundation school · Boys · Grammar school · Sixth form
Canterbury, CT4 7AS
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
1 of 9 in Canterbury
Pupils
1,226
First preferences per place
1.34
2026/27
Absence
6.0%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 68.5 | 66.0 | 66.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 91% | 92% | 89% | |
| Average English grade | 6.9 | 6.7 | 6.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.0 | 6.8 | 7.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 91% | 90% | 89% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.46 | 0.25 | — |
97% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 5% in England
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Barton Manor School · 1.1 mi · Not judged
- Barton Court Grammar School · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- The Canterbury Academy · 1.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- The Archbishop's School · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
Best secondary schools in Canterbury · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is in Canterbury Wincheap (typical home £280,000, crime very high).
What is Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.