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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AS, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.2 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,211
Capacity
1,280
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score of 66.8, this school consistently performs above the national average. A remarkable 97% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 89% secure grade 5 or above, reflecting strong academic outcomes. Additionally, parent satisfaction is high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community, though the EBacc entry rate of 42% may suggest limited emphasis on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 66.8 | 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%. | 97% | 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%. | 89% | 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%. | 42% | Top 21% 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%. | 40% | Top 21% UK |
Parent View (565 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child is happy
96%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Behaviour is good
93%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
87%
School keeps me informed
76%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.1%
White Other12.9%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Indian4.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Black African3.9%
Other2.8%
Asian Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.26090, 1.08480 · CT4 7AS
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118884
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.thelangton.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys a good school?
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys scores 97.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys?
Based on 565 Ofsted Parent View responses, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in GCSEs?
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 66.8. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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