Best Grammar Schools in Canterbury
5 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- There are 5 grammar schools in Canterbury, accounting for 5.3% of the total 94 schools in the area, with a total of 4,740 pupils.
- In Canterbury, 100.0% of grammar schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 2 Good ratings out of 3 inspected schools.
- The grammar schools in Canterbury have a Progress 8 score of 0.35 and an Attainment 8 score of 52.18, outperforming the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively.
- The grammar schools in Canterbury have a persistent absence rate of 14.7%, a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.30, and 65.2% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
The King's School Canterbury
Canterbury, CT1 2ES
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils958
P/T Ratio–
The Worthgate School
Canterbury, CT1 3LQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–22
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils310
P/T Ratio–
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
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 grammar schools in Canterbury, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Canterbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.35 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,124 | £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.