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The Archbishop's School

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The Archbishop's School

St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, CT2 7AP

Foundation school
Church of England
Pupils
791
Ages
11-18
FSM
53.6%
Attainment 8
35.1
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.1%
Basics 9-5
21.4%

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
13.5%
EBacc APS
2.87
EBacc 9-5
2.4%
EBacc 9-4
5.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
22.36
A*-A Grades
7.3%
A*-B Grades
25.5%
AAB+ %
7.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 54 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Archbishop's School

The Archbishop's School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.1. The school has around 791 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 The Archbishop's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Archbishop's School

What is The Archbishop's School's Ofsted rating?
The Archbishop's School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Archbishop's School's latest exam results?
The Archbishop's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Archbishop's School located?
The Archbishop's School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT2 7AP).
How many pupils attend The Archbishop's School?
The Archbishop's School has around 791 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Archbishop's School with other schools?
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