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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Goodgraded 27/09/2023Ages 11–181,256 pupilsNone
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Canterbury, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 1,256 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/09/2023, Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 66.9 and 90% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Canterbury can view Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence14.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals7.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 867.7
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths90%
Grade 4+ English & maths98%
EBacc entry48%
EBacc average point score6.17
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 38.7
Value added+0.06Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.1
Retention96%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Canterbury
All schools in Canterbury →St Anselm's Catholic School, CanterburyGood · 0.2 miThe Worthgate School0.4 miPilgrims' Way Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miNewingate School0.6 miBarton Manor School0.6 miSimon Langton Grammar School for Boys0.6 mi
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