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Schools in Canterbury, South East (2025)

46 schools · 18,407 students · 21 local authority, 17 academy, 8 independent · median Pupils on roll 270.

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Ranked schools in Canterbury

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.

  1. 1
    94
    Simon Langton Girls' Grammar SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Secondary67.7 Attainment 8 · 1,258 students
  2. 2
    93
    Simon Langton Grammar School for BoysCanterbury · Local authority Secondary66.8 Attainment 8 · 1,226 students
  3. 3
    91
    Barton Court Grammar SchoolCanterbury · Academy Secondary66.4 Attainment 8 · 995 students
  4. 4
    89
    Blean Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
  5. 5
    83
    St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, CanterburyCanterbury · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  6. 6
    83
    Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
  7. 7
    77
    Wingham Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
  8. 8
    74
    Adisham Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 101 students
  9. 9
    69
    Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
  10. 10
    65
    Water Meadows Primary SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
  11. 11
    64
    Petham Primary SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
  12. 12
    62
    Sturry Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 414 students
  13. 13
    58
    Preston Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 129 students
  14. 14
    57
    Hoath Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 106 students
  15. 15
    56
    St Peter's Methodist Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
  16. 16
    54
    Barham Church of England Primary SchoolCANTERBURY · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  17. 17
    52
    Wincheap Foundation Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
  18. 18
    46
    Chartham Primary SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 380 students
  19. 19
    46
    Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
  20. 20
    42
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, AyleshamCanterbury · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
  21. 21
    40
    Elham Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 82 students
  22. 22
    35
    Littlebourne Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
  23. 23
    32
    St Anselm's Catholic School, CanterburyCanterbury · Academy Secondary39.4 Attainment 8 · 1,116 students
  24. 24
    28
    St Edmund's School CanterburyCanterbury · Independent All-through39.4 Attainment 8 · 523 students
  25. 25
    27
    St Stephen's Infant SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary– · 263 students
  26. 26
    27
    The Canterbury AcademyCanterbury · Academy Secondary39.0 Attainment 8 · 1,984 students
  27. 27
    26
    St Stephen's Junior SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 400 students
  28. 28
    24
    Kent College (Canterbury)Canterbury · Independent Secondary38.1 Attainment 8 · 507 students
  29. 29
    21
    Barton Manor SchoolCanterbury · Academy Secondary41.6% Free school meals · 596 students
  30. 30
    21
    The Canterbury Primary SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
  31. 31
    21
    Aylesham Primary SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary– · 382 students
  32. 32
    21
    The King's School CanterburyCanterbury · Independent Secondary17.6 Attainment 8 · 985 students
  33. 33
    20
    St Johns Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
  34. 34
    17
    Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 81 students
  35. 35
    17
    Orion SpiresCanterbury · Academy Secondary36.1 Attainment 8 · 620 students
  36. 36
    17
    Chislet Church of England Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
  37. 37
    12
    The Archbishop's SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Secondary35.2 Attainment 8 · 770 students
  38. 38
    11
    The Worthgate SchoolCanterbury · Independent Secondary1.9 Attainment 8 · 270 students
  39. 39
    10
    Pilgrims' Way Primary SchoolCanterbury · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 404 students
  40. 40
    4
    Parkside Community Foundation Primary SchoolCanterbury · Local authority Primary23% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 161 students

Other schools in Canterbury

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

21.9

Goodnestone Church of England Primary School

Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11

48 students

4.4

Kent College International Study Centre

Canterbury · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18

10 students

–

Junior King's School

Canterbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14

333 students

–

Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School

Canterbury · Independent primary · Ages 2–11

204 students

–

St Faith's At Ash School Limited

Canterbury · Independent primary · Ages 2–11

190 students

–

Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School

Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Canterbury?

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Canterbury with a Success Index (England) of 93.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).

How many schools are in Canterbury?

Canterbury has 46 schools (12 secondary, 32 primary, 2 all-through) educating 18,407 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Canterbury?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Canterbury is 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.