Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
URN: 118884 • Canterbury CT4 7AS
Overview
- Name
- Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
- URN
- 118884
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ken Moffat (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01227463567
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Langton Lane, Canterbury CT4 7AS
Summary
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, located in Canterbury, Kent, is a foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,211 pupils, aiming for a capacity of 1,280. The school prides itself on fostering a community of independent learners through a research-based educational philosophy. This approach encourages students and teachers to engage in open-ended academic inquiries across various disciplines, promoting critical and creative thinking beyond the traditional curriculum.
The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that has successfully prepared many students for higher education, with over half of university applicants securing places at top-tier institutions, including Cambridge and Oxford. The emphasis on academic excellence is complemented by a strong commitment to students' personal development, ensuring they become confident and capable individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
Support for students is a key focus, with initiatives in place to promote healthy relationships and well-being. The school environment is characterised by positive relationships among pupils and staff, fostering a culture of respect and encouragement. This supportive atmosphere extends to all students, including those who may require additional assistance, ensuring inclusivity within the school community.
The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that has successfully prepared many students for higher education, with over half of university applicants securing places at top-tier institutions, including Cambridge and Oxford. The emphasis on academic excellence is complemented by a strong commitment to students' personal development, ensuring they become confident and capable individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
Support for students is a key focus, with initiatives in place to promote healthy relationships and well-being. The school environment is characterised by positive relationships among pupils and staff, fostering a culture of respect and encouragement. This supportive atmosphere extends to all students, including those who may require additional assistance, ensuring inclusivity within the school community.
Useful links
- Request for Absence (sen)
- Essential Emails (sen)
- Send to School or Keep at Home? (sen)
- Term Dates & Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates & Calendar (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Handbook (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School (65.5)
- Barton Court Grammar School (64.9)
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury (62.5)
- The Canterbury Academy (54.8)
- The Archbishop's School (53.4)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1211 | 1124 | 87 | 1280 | 7.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1241 | 1134 | 107 | 1280 | 5.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1245 | 1086 | 159 | 1280 | 3.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1245 | 1086 | 159 | 1280 | 3.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1240 | 1067 | 173 | 947 | 3.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1144 | 982 | 162 | 947 | 2.50 |
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