- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
80 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 449
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
Schools in CT2
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: CT2 is a postcode district in Kent with 8 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries258 primary · 7 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All CT2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CT2
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CT2
8 in CT2, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 414
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1144%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 400
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Top Secondary Schools in CT2
7 in CT2, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
248 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 1,984
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
76 first choices, 106 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 620
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
64 first choices, 133 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.3%
- Pupils
- 770
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in CT2
11 in CT2, highest Ofsted grade first
Garden Cottage Nursery At Kent College
Canterbury, CT2 9AQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Blean Pre-School
Canterbury, CT2 9JA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Canterbury
Canterbury, CT2 7PH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CT2
6 in CT2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
248 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 1,984
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
76 first choices, 106 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 620
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
64 first choices, 133 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.3%
- Pupils
- 770
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Special Schools in CT2
1 in CT2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bemix
Canterbury, CT2 7FG · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 24
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in CT2
5 in CT2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Junior King's School
Canterbury, CT2 0AY · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 333
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury, CT2 9DT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1637.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 507
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Kent College International Study Centre
Canterbury, CT2 9DT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 10
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CT2, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good15
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CT2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CT2 has 25 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CT2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CT2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CT2?
CT2 has 25 schools, including 8 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CT2?
The highest-ranked schools in CT2 on Eduscope are Blean Primary School, Sturry Church of England Primary School, St Stephen's Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in CT2?
There are 5 independent schools in CT2. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in CT2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CT2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in CT2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.