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The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.3 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
791
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 6% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. However, only 44% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the percentage progressing to top-third universities is notably low at 0%. Overall, while there are strengths in academic performance, parents may want to consider the limited university progression opportunities when evaluating this option for their children.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 35.2 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 7 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.6%
White Other10.2%
Black African9.5%
Other8.5%
Mixed Other5.1%
Asian Indian3.3%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.29409, 1.07402 · CT2 7AP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118898
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Archbishop's School rated by Ofsted?
The Archbishop's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is The Archbishop's School a good school?
The Archbishop's School scores 16.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 The Archbishop's School in GCSEs?
The Archbishop's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.2. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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