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The Canterbury Academy

The Canterbury Academy, Canterbury
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The Canterbury Academy

Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Canterbury.

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Pupils
1,984
Ages
11-19
FSM
32.8%
Attainment 8
39.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.9%
Basics 9-5
33.6%

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
11.2%
EBacc APS
3.26
EBacc 9-5
5.2%
EBacc 9-4
7.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.59
A*-A Grades
7.5%
A*-B Grades
28.2%
AAB+ %
1.5%

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

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About The Canterbury Academy

The Canterbury Academy is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.0. The school has around 1,984 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Canterbury Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Oct 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Canterbury Academy

What is The Canterbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Canterbury Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Canterbury Academy's latest exam results?
The Canterbury Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Canterbury Academy located?
The Canterbury Academy is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT2 8QA).
How many pupils attend The Canterbury Academy?
The Canterbury Academy has around 1,984 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Canterbury Academy with other schools?
View The Canterbury Academy'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.