Is Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 26 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 16th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys averaged an Attainment 8 score of 69.4 (England: 46.2). 90.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys?

Applications for Year 7 places at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AS

Local ranking16th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1280

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 26 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 26 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 69.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 90.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 95.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 160

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 95.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 82.0%
Higher education: 53.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 23.0%
Not sustained: 14.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

38.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

37.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

206

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 23.3% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 408

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1211
Boys: 1126 (92%)
Girls: 100 (8%)
Capacity: 1280 (96% full)
SEND: 4.3%
FSM Eligible: 7.8%
EAL: 21.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 0.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 77.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,112/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.2%
White Other: 12.9%
Mixed Other: 5.2%
Asian Indian: 4.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.1%
Black African: 3.9%
Other: 2.8%
Asian Other: 2.7%

57.2%

White British

12.9%

White Other

5.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01227463567

office@thelangton.kent.sch.uk

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Langton Lane

Canterbury, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118884
UKPRN: 10005849
Establishment No.: 5412

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