The Archbishop's School
Foundation school · Sixth form
Canterbury, CT2 7AP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 9% in England
8 of 9 in Canterbury
Pupils
770
First preferences per place
0.48
2026/27
Absence
15.3%
2024/25
A level average
D+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.8 | 36.6 | 35.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23% | 31% | 21% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 34% | 26% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.43 | -0.79 | — |
44% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Canterbury Academy · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- Barton Court Grammar School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- Barton Manor School · 1.8 mi · Not judged
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 5% in England
- Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Canterbury · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
The Archbishop's School is in Canterbury St Stephen's (typical home £305,000, crime high).
What is The Archbishop's School's Ofsted rating?
The Archbishop's School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Archbishop's School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Archbishop's School is in the bottom 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.