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St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury

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St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury

Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EN

A Good-rated secondary school in Canterbury.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,107
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.8%
Attainment 8
39.3
Ofsted
Good
Sept 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
39.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.9%
Basics 9-5
21.3%

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
14.9%
EBacc APS
3.24
EBacc 9-5
4.6%
EBacc 9-4
7.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.89
A*-A Grades
11.8%
A*-B Grades
33.7%
AAB+ %
2.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 104 students entered

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About St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury

St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. The school has around 1,107 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EN | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2014 — Good (predecessor: St Anselm's Catholic School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury

What is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury's Ofsted rating?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury's latest exam results?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury located?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT1 3EN).
How many pupils attend St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has around 1,107 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury with other schools?
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