Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
URN: 118840 • Canterbury CT1 3EW
Overview
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Pollard (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01227463711
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3EW
Summary
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, located in Canterbury, Kent, is a voluntary controlled secondary school for girls, accommodating 1,256 students. Established in 1881, the school is committed to providing a challenging academic curriculum alongside outstanding pastoral care. The ethos of the school revolves around fostering ambition, confidence, independence, and creativity among its students, which are encapsulated in the Langton Values.
The school aims to create an environment where students feel valued and supported, encouraging them to aspire to excellence through strong relationships with teachers. This supportive atmosphere is designed to promote personal and academic growth, ensuring that students develop not only academically but also as individuals who contribute positively to society.
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and events, enhancing the educational experience beyond the classroom. With a focus on wellbeing and a commitment to nurturing each student's potential, the school prepares young women for future challenges in a collaborative and inclusive community.
The school aims to create an environment where students feel valued and supported, encouraging them to aspire to excellence through strong relationships with teachers. This supportive atmosphere is designed to promote personal and academic growth, ensuring that students develop not only academically but also as individuals who contribute positively to society.
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and events, enhancing the educational experience beyond the classroom. With a focus on wellbeing and a commitment to nurturing each student's potential, the school prepares young women for future challenges in a collaborative and inclusive community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- SENDCO, Academic and Subject Leader Contact Details (sen)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- SEND and The Learning Base (sen)
- View full calendar (calendar)
- 13October Year 6 Open Morning (calendar)
- 13October Chamber Music Concert (calendar)
- 17October End of Term 1 (calendar)
- 03November Start of Term 2 (calendar)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1256 | 61 | 1195 | 1082 | 7.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1249 | 45 | 1204 | 1082 | 7.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1218 | 35 | 1183 | 1082 | 6.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1218 | 35 | 1183 | 1105 | 6.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1174 | 25 | 1149 | 1105 | 6.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1136 | 17 | 1119 | 1105 | 5.20 |
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