Located in Canterbury, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys currently has around 1211 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 92.8% boys and 7.2% girls. Around 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 41 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.1%). other white pupils make up about 12.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 88% who stay in school sixth forms and 6% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Langton Lane, Canterbury, CT4 7AS |
| Website: | http://www.thelangton.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01227463567 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Ken Moffat |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 118884 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1211 |
| Number of Boys: | 1124 |
| Number of Girls: | 87 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.10% | 692 |
| Other White | 12.90% | 156 |
| Other Mixed | 5.20% | 63 |
| Indian | 4.90% | 59 |
| White and Asian | 4.10% | 50 |
| African | 3.90% | 47 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 34 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 33 |
| Chinese | 2.10% | 25 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School Hollow Lane , CT1 3SD | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Pilgrims Way , CT1 1XU | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery Pilgrims' Way , CT1 1XU | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School St Peter's Grove , CT1 2DH | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Langton Lane , Nackington Road CT4 7AS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EW | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic School Old Dover Road , CT1 3EN | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Manor School Spring Lane , CT1 1SU | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury College New Dover Road , CT1 3AJ | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas' School Holm Oak Close , Nunnery Fields CT1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Cambridge Road , CT1 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Worthgate School 68 New Dover Road , CT1 3LQ | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newingate School 48 New Dover Road , CT1 3DT | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.