Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · Foundation school · Ages 11–18 · Canterbury, Kent
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent for ages 11–18 (foundation school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 26 November 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AS
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 1,226 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 26 November 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils, including students in the sixth form, receive an outstanding education at ‘The Langton’.”
- “Several pupils praised how adults ‘work with us’ to ensure that pupils develop a deep knowledge across the curriculum.”
- “Pupils, including those who speak English as an additional language and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve extremely highly.”
To improve
- “While many parents and carers praised how well the school communicates with them, some reported more negative experiences.”
- “In the last couple of years, the governing body and senior leaders have recognised that some aspects of leadership and management could be sharpened.”
- “Governors rightly continue to identify where the school’s policies and practice need further sharpening.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 February 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 89% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 66.8 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 194 first-preference applications, 145 offers in total, 143 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 0.6 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury 0.7 mi Good
- Barton Manor School 1.1 mi Not judged
- Barton Court Grammar School 1.1 mi Standards maintained
- The Canterbury Academy 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Archbishop's School 2.3 mi Good
- Orion Spires 4.5 mi Good
- The Whitstable School 6.6 mi Good