Best Schools in Canterbury
94 schools in Canterbury
Key Facts
- Canterbury has a total of 94 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Canterbury have 54.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 10,436 pupils across 45 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Canterbury have a Progress 8 score of -0.19, an Attainment 8 score of 50.48, and 55.8% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, showcasing varied KS4 performance.
- Canterbury's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.51, with £8,309 spent per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.12 and £7,832 spent per pupil, highlighting differences in demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Canterbury
41 nurseries in Canterbury
Top Primary Schools in Canterbury
45 primary schools in Canterbury
Junior King's School
Canterbury, CT2 0AY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils351
P/T Ratio–
Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils570
P/T Ratio–
Kent College International Study Centre
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils13
P/T Ratio–
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Canterbury, CT2 9AQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils210
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Canterbury
8 secondary schools in Canterbury
Barton Court Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT1 1PH
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.38
Attainment 866.0
Eng+Maths96%
Pupils1,005
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT1 3EN
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.02
Attainment 842.4
Eng+Maths63%
Pupils1,107
Barton Manor School
Canterbury, CT1 1SU
Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils449
The Archbishop's School
Ofsted
Good
Canterbury, CT2 7AP
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.79
Attainment 836.6
Eng+Maths49%
Pupils791
Top Independent Schools in Canterbury
10 independent schools in Canterbury
Junior King's School
Canterbury, CT2 0AY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils351
P/T Ratio–
Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils570
P/T Ratio–
Kent College International Study Centre
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils13
P/T Ratio–
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Canterbury, CT2 9AQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils210
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Canterbury has 94 schools, including 45 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 41 nurseries, 10 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Canterbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 98% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.20 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,498 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.