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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
- 3.7 (3 reviews)
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- Canterbury CT4 7AS
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make excellent progress; exceptional in science and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students' behaviour and desire to learn are outstanding.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have superb subject knowledge and are enthusiastic, dedicated, and inspirational.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use high-level questions, fascinating experiments, and constructive feedback.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers generate consistently good and often outstanding learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value extensive additional activities in sports and arts.
Communication: Parents praise the very approachable and helpful staff.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents would recommend the school to others.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders respect students鈥� views and handle their concerns well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The headteacher promotes long-term strategy and original research with confidence.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are extremely rare and well-handled.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel safe and well-cared for, with a high focus on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive additional activities in sports, music, and arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students participate in numerous additional activities contributing to their overall success.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth formers receive excellent guidance on university courses and preparation.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Practically all students move on to prestigious higher education institutions or universities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with particular learning needs receive outstanding support.
Subjects Offered: Offer subjects such as mathematics, science, Latin, and business studies from Year 10.
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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1241 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 91% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a strong, welcoming community that gives our young people many opportunity to grow as leaders and engage in our extended curriculum in the arts, humanities, and science, which is founded on research.
This is in line with our concept that learning in the Sixth Form should prepare you for life beyond the traditional exam-focused curriculum and give you the skills and confidence to challenge conventional wisdom.
The History of Ideas programme, which introduces you to a variety of intellectual ideas, and the Extended Project Qualification, which is finished at the conclusion of Year 12, enrich these two aspects of the curriculum.
With the Tong Research Center set to open in late 2017, our commitment to giving our youth the opportunities to participate in intellectual discourse and think creatively will be strengthened.
We have a good academic track record and, as a lively and intellectually stimulating atmosphere, the majority of our students will gain offers from their top universities, including Russell Group universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, UCL, and Imperial College.
We also have a track record of assisting those of you who would choose to look for job after completing your A level coursework.
The Sixth Form Team, which consists of the Head of Sixth Form, two Deputies, a Wellbeing Mentor, a Learning Mentor, the Director of Studies, and a UCAS consultant, will support you in achieving this goal. You will also receive support from a personal form tutor who you will meet twice a day.
We are providing you with a sixth form education that is truly of the highest calibre, allowing you to make your own dreams and aspirations a reality while having the best two years of your life thus far.
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This is in line with our concept that learning in the Sixth Form should prepare you for life beyond the traditional exam-focused curriculum and give you the skills and confidence to challenge conventional wisdom.
The History of Ideas programme, which introduces you to a variety of intellectual ideas, and the Extended Project Qualification, which is finished at the conclusion of Year 12, enrich these two aspects of the curriculum.
With the Tong Research Center set to open in late 2017, our commitment to giving our youth the opportunities to participate in intellectual discourse and think creatively will be strengthened.
We have a good academic track record and, as a lively and intellectually stimulating atmosphere, the majority of our students will gain offers from their top universities, including Russell Group universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, UCL, and Imperial College.
We also have a track record of assisting those of you who would choose to look for job after completing your A level coursework.
The Sixth Form Team, which consists of the Head of Sixth Form, two Deputies, a Wellbeing Mentor, a Learning Mentor, the Director of Studies, and a UCAS consultant, will support you in achieving this goal. You will also receive support from a personal form tutor who you will meet twice a day.
We are providing you with a sixth form education that is truly of the highest calibre, allowing you to make your own dreams and aspirations a reality while having the best two years of your life thus far.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 91% | 34% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 19.50% | - | 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 68.5 | 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 | 91% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 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 | 39% | 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 | 38% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.19 | 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 | 131 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 71.1 | 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 | 95% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 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 | 50% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.5 | 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 | 99% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 0.41 | 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 | 69.6 | 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 | 92% 8 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 2 | 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 | 57% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.48 | 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 | 98% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 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 | -0.5 | 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 | 59 | 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 | 84% | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 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 | 0% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.13 | 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 | 124 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 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 | -1.38 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 0% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 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 | 100% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 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 | 35.7 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.98 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.50% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 248 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 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 | 35.45 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.78 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.4% | 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 | 221 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 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 | 36.79 1 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.80 1 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.0% | 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 | 228 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | SP | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 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 | 35.30 1 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.15 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.8% | 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 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 55 | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 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 | 34.4 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.51 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.8% | 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 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 33 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Local authority ratio 18 : 1