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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AS

Foundation school
Boys
Pupils
1,211
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.1%
Attainment 8
66.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2013

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
66.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
51.1%
Basics 9-5
88.9%

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
42.0%
EBacc APS
5.91
EBacc 9-5
35.2%
EBacc 9-4
39.5%
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
38.58
A*-A Grades
34.1%
A*-B Grades
62.6%
AAB+ %
23.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 214 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.6. The school has around 1,211 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 Grammar School for Boys, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

What is Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys's latest exam results?
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys located?
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT4 7AS).
How many pupils attend Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys?
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys has around 1,211 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys with other schools?
View Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys'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.