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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EW

Voluntary controlled school
Girls
Pupils
1,256
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.5%
Attainment 8
67.6
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2014

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
67.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
57.5%
Basics 9-5
89.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.0%
EBacc APS
6.17
EBacc 9-5
41.2%
EBacc 9-4
46.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.71
A*-A Grades
32.2%
A*-B Grades
65.0%
AAB+ %
19.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 195 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 67.6. The school has around 1,256 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Jul 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

What is Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School's latest exam results?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 67.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School located?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT1 3EW).
How many pupils attend Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School has around 1,256 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School with other schools?
View Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.