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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
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- Canterbury CT1 3EW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Academic Progress: Overall progress by the end of key stage 4 in 2017 was well above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is commendable.
Qualifications and Training: Staff join the school mid-year receive suitable safeguarding training as part of their induction.
Current Educational Practices: Regular and comprehensive training provided relating to changes in safeguarding practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching and outcomes in English are very strong. Some teachers do not follow the school鈥檚 agreed marking policy.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the support system in place to nurture and encourage the girls to achieve highly.
Communication: Improved communications with parents regarding attendance.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are strongly positive in their views of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have effectively adopted strategies to secure improvement in persistent absence.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken effective action to address improvements required within the sixth form.
Managing Bullying and Safety: A positive culture of safeguarding runs throughout the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Support for mental health and well-being for the pupils well established.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities including sports, music, arts, and The Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment activities valued highly by pupils, supporting a balanced education.
Career Counselling Services: Number of students gaining places at universities remains above national averages.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Staff and students strive to achieve at the highest levels in AS- and A-level qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure pupils are supported appropriately with external agencies where needed.
Subjects Offered: Progress of current pupils in key stages 3 and 4 is strong in the vast majority of subjects including mathematics and humanities.
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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1249 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 90% | 34% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.60% | - | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 65.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.00 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.3 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% 3 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% 4 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 75% 12 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.51 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 57% 14 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% 11 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.29 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 65.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 71% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 74% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.49 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.62 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.60% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 131 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.04% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.14 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.06 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.5% | 12.32% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 120 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.73% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.74 1 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.73 1 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.0% | 9.72% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 124 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.98% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.52 1 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.72 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.0% | 10.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.31 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.19 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.7% | 9.87% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1