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The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.6 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,984
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
153%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.0, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in comparison to 83% of schools. However, only 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement. Additionally, while 53% of students progress to university, only 5% gain entry into top-third institutions, suggesting room for growth in academic outcomes and university readiness.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 53% | 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%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 261 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
White Other5.7%
Black African3.2%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.27855, 1.06313 · CT2 8QA
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136302
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.canterbury.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Canterbury Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Canterbury Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2023.
Is The Canterbury Academy a good school?
The Canterbury Academy scores 7.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Canterbury Academy in GCSEs?
The Canterbury Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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