The Canterbury Academy
URN: 136302 • Canterbury CT2 8QA
Overview
- Name
- The Canterbury Academy
- URN
- 136302
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Watson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01227463971
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Knight Avenue, Canterbury CT2 8QA
Summary
The Canterbury Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Canterbury, Kent, with a current enrolment of 1,984 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,300. As part of The Canterbury Academy Trust, the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all students. The academy aims to foster a strong sense of community and encourages collaboration among students, staff, and families.
The curriculum at The Canterbury Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that promote both academic and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering resilience and independence, preparing students for future challenges. Additionally, the academy supports students from various backgrounds, with 32.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity.
Parents can find more information about the academy's ethos, curriculum, and community initiatives on their official website. The Canterbury Academy also oversees the City View Nursery and The Canterbury Primary School, further contributing to the educational landscape of the area.
The curriculum at The Canterbury Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that promote both academic and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering resilience and independence, preparing students for future challenges. Additionally, the academy supports students from various backgrounds, with 32.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity.
Parents can find more information about the academy's ethos, curriculum, and community initiatives on their official website. The Canterbury Academy also oversees the City View Nursery and The Canterbury Primary School, further contributing to the educational landscape of the area.
Useful links
- Bookings now open (calendar)
- City View Nursery (other)
- The Canterbury Academy (other)
- Legal and Notices (other)
- Terms and Conditions (other)
- The Canterbury Primary School (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1984
- Boys
- 979
- Girls
- 1005
- FSM %
- 32.80
- Open date
- 2010-10-07
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1984 | 979 | 1005 | 1300 | 32.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1905 | 961 | 944 | 1300 | 30.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1841 | 930 | 911 | 1300 | 27.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1841 | 930 | 911 | 1300 | 27.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1833 | 949 | 884 | 1300 | 24.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1685 | 886 | 799 | 1300 | 20.10 |
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