The Canterbury Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Canterbury, CT2 8QA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 16% in England
6 of 9 in Canterbury
Pupils
1,984
First preferences per place
1.22
2026/27
Absence
10.9%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 38.0 | 39.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 30% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 27% | 26% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.55 | -0.67 | — |
55% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Archbishop's School · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- Barton Court Grammar School · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- Barton Manor School · 1.6 mi · Not judged
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 5% in England
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Canterbury · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
The Canterbury Academy is in Canterbury Central & Westgate (typical home £285,000, crime very high).
What is The Canterbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Canterbury Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Canterbury Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Canterbury Academy is in the bottom 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.