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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.9 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,256
Capacity
1,082
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 67.7, placing it in the top 4% nationally. An outstanding 98% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 90% secure grade 5 or higher, reflecting strong academic performance. However, EBacc entry at 48% suggests room for improvement in broadening curriculum choices for students.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 67.7 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 98% | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 90% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.7%
White Other7.2%
Asian Indian4.9%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Other2.5%
Black African2.5%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
White Irish0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.26479, 1.09661 · CT1 3EW
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118840
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.langton.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2014.
Is Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School a good school?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School scores 85.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in GCSEs?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.7. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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