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The King's School Canterbury

Independent

The King's School Canterbury

25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES

Other independent school
Church of England
Pupils
958
Ages
13-19
Attainment 8
17.6

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
17.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
76.9%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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
0.0%
EBacc APS
1.16
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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
44.99
A*-A Grades
54.2%
A*-B Grades
81.9%
AAB+ %
37.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 200 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The King's School Canterbury

The King's School Canterbury is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 17.6. The school has around 958 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about The King's School Canterbury

What are The King's School Canterbury's latest exam results?
The King's School Canterbury: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 17.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The King's School Canterbury located?
The King's School Canterbury is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT1 2ES).
How many pupils attend The King's School Canterbury?
The King's School Canterbury has around 958 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The King's School Canterbury with other schools?
View The King's School Canterbury'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.