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Canterbury sixth form schools offer diverse pathways to higher education, with 88% rated Good or Outstanding. Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys leads among state sixth forms, while The King's School Canterbury and The Worthgate School are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 1129 compared to England's 1183, Canterbury sixth forms demonstrate strong university preparation. 43% of students achieve A*/A/B grades at A-Level, close to the England average of 47%. Students across Canterbury benefit from the city's historic university presence and cultural resources, with 14 sixth form providers serving the area. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The King's School Canterbury | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Kent College International Study Centre | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #8 | Kent College (Canterbury) | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Barton Court Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St Nicholas' School, Canterbury | State | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Worthgate School | Independent | Not Applicable | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #6 | Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Good |
Independent • Not Applicable • 13-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | The Archbishop's School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | St Edmund's School Canterbury | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Barton Manor School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | No Ofsted graded rating yet |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | The Canterbury Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Spires Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
