Head: Ken Moffat
An accessible boys' grammar school in Kent with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
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Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Cutoff Score
352
83% of max
Distance Cutoff
6.2 mi
Applications
467
Offers Made
146
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Kent Test
3. Results
15 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 32 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Three multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Each paper is 50 minutes. The school describes itself as having 'a genuine research-based philosophy of education' and states that 'more than half of our university applicants secure places at top twenty or Russell Group universities'. The headteacher is Dr Ken Moffat.
Max
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
1 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
10 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
15 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
66.6
Attainment 8
88.9%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
The school's 2025 results at a glance — GCSE (Key Stage 4) and A-Level (sixth form) shown separately. Each tile shows the latest figure and how it moved on the year before.
66.6
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
89%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
42%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.91
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
38.4
A-Level avg points
Average point score per entry (A* = 60, A = 50, B = 40)
23.3%
AAB+ at A-Level
Achieved AAB or better in their best three A-Levels — a key benchmark for Russell Group entry
The same numbers in context — against the England state-funded average, the typical grammar school, and grammars with a similar intake.
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
Strong averages can hide gaps. These tiles split the same cohort by disadvantage and by sex — a small gap means the school delivers for everyone, not just the strongest intake.
| Metric | Disadv. | Non-dis. | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 62.8 | 67.0 | +4.2 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 85% | 89% | +5pp |
| EBacc entry | 23% | 44% | +21pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
Whether pupils choose to stay on after GCSEs, and which way the headline results have been moving over recent years.
94%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
The end of the journey — what leavers do after sixth form, and how this school's university record compares.
55%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
0%
Higher Education
−68pp vs grammar avg
Destinations trend
Each row is a subset of the one above — every Oxbridge student also counts in Russell Group and university totals.
Separate route — not part of the university funnel above.
Zooming in from whole-school figures to individual subjects — where entries concentrate, and which departments stand out in either direction.
Bar = entries · chip = grade 4+ pass rate
Bar = entries · chip = A*–E pass rate
Strongest at
Art and Design
35 entries
100%
+3.2pp vs school
Music
12 entries
100%
+3.2pp vs school
Ancient History
10 entries
100%
+3.2pp vs school
Watch list
Computer Science
43 entries
91%
-6.1pp vs school
Design & Technology
90 entries
92%
-4.6pp vs school
Strongest at
Economics
45 entries
100%
+1.3pp vs school
Psychology
44 entries
100%
+1.3pp vs school
Chemistry
43 entries
100%
+1.3pp vs school
Watch list
French
12 entries
92%
-7.0pp vs school
Physics
58 entries
93%
-5.6pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English Language and Mathematics. For individual A-level subjects, students typically need grade 6 or above in the relevant GCSE subject, with some subjects requiring grade 7 or above.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (57.1%)
Pupils of White British heritage
Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese and other Asian heritage
More than one heritage — e.g. White & Asian, White & Black Caribbean
Black Caribbean, Black African and other Black heritage
A single heritage outside the groups above — e.g. Arab, White non-British
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 17 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 3 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Scale: Inadequate → Requires Improvement → Good → Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £340 (-5%) below the English average
Share of total spend going on staff
Typical English secondary: 75–80% on staff.
Spend per pupil per year
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,630
Teaching Staff / pupil
£926
Educational Supplies / pupil
£393
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£380
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £5,376,880 · 803 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£4,495,226
The school's core allocation — pupil numbers × the basic per-pupil rate — before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£66,650
Targeted funding for 62 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£202,739
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£43,764
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£24,787
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£473,518
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£142,484
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£55,387
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£67,856
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,211 / 1,280(95%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English Language and Mathematics. For individual A-level subjects, students typically need grade 6 or above in the relevant GCSE subject, with some subjects requiring grade 7 or above.
1:16
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.06%
Qualified Teachers
3.89%
Absence Rate
8.33%
Persistent Absence
Traditional grammar school buildings with modern additions including science laboratories, ICT suites, sports hall, drama studio, music rooms, library, and extensive playing fields.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
{"drama theatre":1,"music rooms":2,"art studios":1}
Library
Well-stocked library with books, periodicals, and electronic resources. Study areas for individual and group work. Access to online databases and research materials. Qualified librarian support available.
Capital Projects
Recent improvements include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrade of ICT facilities, and enhancement of sports facilities. Ongoing maintenance and improvement programme for school buildings and grounds.
Sports
Football, Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Hockey
Music & Performing Arts
School Orchestra, Choir, Drama Productions
Clubs & Societies
Debating Society, Robotics Club, Chess Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Offered
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Local charity fundraising, Community volunteering projects, Environmental initiatives, Senior citizen support
Uniform
The school uniform consists of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, and grey trousers. Suppliers: Tudor Uniforms, Schoolwear Solutions.
School Meals
Hot meals available in the school canteen. Catering provided by Kent County Council.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects to consolidate learning and develop independent study skills. Time allocations vary by year group, with younger students receiving approximately 1-2 hours per night, increasing to 2-3 hours for older students.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of behaviour and conduct. Clear rewards and sanctions system in place. Emphasis on mutual respect, responsibility and integrity. House system promotes positive behaviour and school community spirit.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas during breaks only.
SEND Provision
The school provides support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through individual learning plans, specialist teaching support, and liaison with external agencies. Support includes examination access arrangements and pastoral care.
Priority area: within 3 miles of Simon Langton (Boys), straight-line. Always confirm exact boundaries with the school — distance is measured by each admissions authority's own method.
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Route 96 from Canterbury, Route 428 from Whitstable
Nearest Station: Canterbury West
Transport Info
Located on Nackington Road, Canterbury. Accessible by local bus services. Cycling encouraged with secure bike storage available. Car parking extremely limited.
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