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  • The Archbishop's School
  • The Canterbury Academy
  • St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
  • Kent College (Canterbury)
  • St Edmund's School Canterbury
  • Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
  • Barton Court Grammar School
  • Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
  • Kent College International Study Centre
  • The Worthgate School
  • The King's School Canterbury
  • St Nicholas' School, Canterbury
  • Spires Academy
  • Barton Manor School
Canterbury schools collage

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Canterbury Area

Canterbury sixth form schools offer diverse pathways to higher education, 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. [TOP_STATE_SCHOOL_Sx] 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.

Key Performance Metrics for Canterbury
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Canterbury20%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Canterbury43%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Canterbury#1129
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Canterbury88%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Canterbury
20%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Canterbury
43%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Canterbury
#1129vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Canterbury
88%vsEngland
90%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11CANTERBURY
#2,438England

The Archbishop's School

St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, CT2 7AP
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
731 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School142 offers / 302 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10CANTERBURY
#2,320England

The Canterbury Academy

Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,905 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School197 offers / 859 applications
Subscription: 4.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9CANTERBURY
#1,973England

St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury

Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EN
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,090 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School167 offers / 825 applications
Subscription: 4.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#8CANTERBURY
#834England

Kent College (Canterbury)

Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
545 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Protestant
Sixth Form
Boarders
Special Classes
Details
Independent · All-through
#7CANTERBURY
#750England

St Edmund's School Canterbury

St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
643 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6CANTERBURY
#710England

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EW
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,249 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School165 offers / 433 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5CANTERBURY
#697England

Barton Court Grammar School

Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,002 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School94 offers / 761 applications
Subscription: 8.1xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4CANTERBURY
#515England

Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AS
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,241 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School146 offers / 467 applications
Subscription: 3.2xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#3CANTERBURY
#349England

Kent College International Study Centre

Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
23 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Canterbury

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Canterbury

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The King's School CanterburyIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
The King's School Canterbury

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Kent College (Canterbury)IndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
#3Kent College International Study CentreIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Kent College (Canterbury)

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Kent College International Study Centre

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Barton Court Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Barton Court Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Simon Langton Grammar School for BoysStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASt Nicholas' School, CanterburyStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
St Nicholas' School, Canterbury

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9St Anselm's Catholic School, CanterburyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Simon Langton Girls' Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#2The Worthgate SchoolIndependentNot Applicable13-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
The Worthgate School

Independent • Not Applicable • 13-18+ years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11The Archbishop's SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Archbishop's School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7St Edmund's School CanterburyIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
St Edmund's School Canterbury

Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ABarton Manor SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Barton Manor School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10The Canterbury AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/ASpires AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Canterbury Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Spires Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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