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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Canterbury, CT4 7ASSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.25
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
173 1st-choice / 146 places
Ranking
#952
of 3,141 nationally

About Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys enjoys strong endorsement from its parent community, with 94% of respondents in the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025 and drew 565 responses, also showed that 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 95% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly in high demand: for entry in the 2025/26 academic year, it received 467 applications for 146 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.2. Of those, 173 families put it as their first preference, and all 146 places went to first-preference applicants. Parents also reported strong satisfaction with behaviour, with 92% agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 94% agreeing the school has high expectations for their child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLangton Lane, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT4 7AS
HeadteacherKen Moffat
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils1,211
Free School Meals (FSM)7.1%
School Capacity1,211 / 1,280 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 565 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Astro TurfMusic RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsScience LabsSwimming PoolDining HallGymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallTheatreArt StudiosSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

BasketballCricketRoundersAthleticsSwimmingNetballRugby

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubNewspaperGardeningYoung EnterpriseChoirOrchestraModel United NationsDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismHearingResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.