Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury, CT1 3EW · Kent · Grammar school
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26th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 321 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 9.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 90.2 · 96 | 30% | 2.88 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.43 · 81 | 25% | 2.01 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 66.0 · 96 | 10% | 0.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 67.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.43 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Bushcraft club and take music lessons. Trips include Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Gold Awards, visits to Penshurst Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, Greece, Cologne, Salamanca, and Amsterdam.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,258 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,082. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming for Duke of Edinburgh Gold? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with extracurricular commitments?
What Ofsted said about Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report highlights an ‘exceptionally strong sense of community’ where pupils are ‘tolerant, inclusive and celebrate difference’. Leaders are described as ‘careful and considered’, fostering a culture where staff feel ‘valued and supported’.
Strengths
- The school delivers an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that is ‘fully inclusive’ and builds knowledge systematically over time.
- Staff possess ‘strong, expert subject knowledge’ and use questioning to ensure pupils ‘think hard’ and ‘challenge themselves’.
- Pupils achieve ‘very well’, producing ‘high-quality work’ and speaking ‘confidently and articulately’ about their learning.
- There is an ‘outstanding range of wider cultural experiences’, including extensive music, drama, and language opportunities.
- Leaders provide a ‘super-curricular’ offer with mapped pathways to diverse career arenas, supporting pupils’ wider development.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 66.9 |
| 2024/25 | 67.7 |
| 2025/26 | 66.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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