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St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EN, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.9 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,107
Capacity
1,071
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 82% nationally. While 46% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the school may face challenges with lower EBacc entry and only 21% attaining grade 5 or above in these core subjects. Additionally, 65% of students progress to university, though only 7% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 12 September 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. | 39.4 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.2%
White Other7.8%
Black African5.0%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.1%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.26268, 1.10001 · CT1 3EN
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN140874
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury rated by Ofsted?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury a good school?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury scores 21.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury in GCSEs?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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