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  • The King's School Canterbury
  • The Worthgate School
  • Kent College International Study Centre
  • Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
  • Barton Court Grammar School
  • Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
  • St Edmund's School Canterbury
  • Kent College (Canterbury)
  • St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Canterbury Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Canterbury. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Canterbury

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Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#1CANTERBURY
#173England

The King's School Canterbury

25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
911 pupils
Mixed
13-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · Special School
#2CANTERBURY
#257England

The Worthgate School

68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3LQ
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
318 pupils
Mixed
13-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
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
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
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
#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
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
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
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

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Canterbury

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Canterbury. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Canterbury

Cathedral Precincts is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The King's School CanterburyIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
The King's School Canterbury#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Harbledown is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Kent College International Study CentreIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#8Kent College (Canterbury)IndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Kent College International Study Centre#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Kent College (Canterbury)#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Longport is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Barton Court Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Barton Court Grammar School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Nackington is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Simon Langton Grammar School for BoysStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Nunnery Fields is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASt Nicholas' School, CanterburyStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
St Nicholas' School, CanterburyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Old Dover Road is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9St Anselm's Catholic School, CanterburyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

St Dunstan's is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Worthgate SchoolIndependentNot Applicable13-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#6Simon Langton Girls' Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
The Worthgate School#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

St Stephens is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11The Archbishop's SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Archbishop's School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

St Thomas is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7St Edmund's School CanterburyIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
St Edmund's School Canterbury#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

St. Dunstan's is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ABarton Manor SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Barton Manor SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Sturry is a popular area within the Canterbury region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Canterbury and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10The Canterbury AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/ASpires AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Canterbury Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Spires AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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