St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
URN: 140874 • Canterbury CT1 3EN
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J Rowarth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01227826200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3EN
Summary
St. Anselm's Catholic School, located in Canterbury, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,107 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 1,071. The school embraces a Catholic ethos, welcoming applications from both Catholic students and those from families who support its values. The community is built on the Gospel principles of Hope, Charity, Justice, and Peace, fostering an environment where every student is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.
The school operates a house system, established in 2011, to enhance community spirit and provide clear pastoral support. Each student is assigned to a vertical tutor group within one of five houses, promoting interaction across different year groups. This structure is supported by dedicated staff, including an Assistant Headteacher for each house, ensuring that students receive comprehensive guidance and care.
St. Anselm's offers a strong curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. The school encourages parental involvement and provides opportunities for prospective students to visit and experience the school environment firsthand.
The school operates a house system, established in 2011, to enhance community spirit and provide clear pastoral support. Each student is assigned to a vertical tutor group within one of five houses, promoting interaction across different year groups. This structure is supported by dedicated staff, including an Assistant Headteacher for each house, ensuring that students receive comprehensive guidance and care.
St. Anselm's offers a strong curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. The school encourages parental involvement and provides opportunities for prospective students to visit and experience the school environment firsthand.
Useful links
- Local Governance Committee (governance)
- I Think My Child Has Special Educational Needs. What Can I Do? (sen)
- Local Offer (sen)
- SEN Policies and Reports (sen)
- SEN Department (sen)
- Student Support (sen)
- SEN Staff (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Trips and Events (calendar)
- Liturgical Calendar (calendar)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1071
- Pupils
- 1107
- Boys
- 526
- Girls
- 581
- FSM %
- 22.80
- Open date
- 2014-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1107 | 526 | 581 | 1071 | 22.80 |
2024-09-11 | 1090 | 542 | 548 | 1071 | 21.00 |
2023-09-11 | 1107 | 559 | 548 | 1071 | 17.00 |
2022-09-11 | 1107 | 559 | 548 | 1071 | 17.00 |
2021-09-11 | 1113 | 562 | 551 | 1071 | 16.30 |
2020-09-11 | 1124 | 563 | 561 | 1071 | 13.20 |
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