Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Canterbury (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 10 schools in Canterbury, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 121The King's School CanterburyCanterbury · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 45.0 (B+)
- 294Simon Langton Girls' Grammar SchoolCanterbury · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 38.7 (B)
- 393Simon Langton Grammar School for BoysCanterbury · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 38.6 (B)
- 491Barton Court Grammar SchoolCanterbury · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 37.5 (B-)
- 528St Edmund's School CanterburyCanterbury · Independent All-throughA level APS: 36.6 (B-)
- 624Kent College (Canterbury)Canterbury · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 35.7 (B-)
- 711The Worthgate SchoolCanterbury · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 34.5 (C+)
- 832St Anselm's Catholic School, CanterburyCanterbury · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 29.9 (C)
- 927The Canterbury AcademyCanterbury · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 26.6 (C-)
- 1012The Archbishop's SchoolCanterbury · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 22.4 (D+)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The King's School Canterbury Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 45.0 (B+) | 20.8 Lower 50% | 17.6 Attainment 8 | 985 |
| 2 | Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 38.7 (B) | 93.5 Top 5% | 67.7 Attainment 8 | 1,258 |
| 3 | Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 38.6 (B) | 93.2 Top 5% | 66.8 Attainment 8 | 1,226 |
| 4 | Barton Court Grammar School Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 37.5 (B-) | 90.9 Top 10% | 66.4 Attainment 8 | 995 |
| 5 | St Edmund's School Canterbury Canterbury · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 36.6 (B-) | 27.6 Lower 50% | 39.4 Attainment 8 | 523 |
| 6 | Kent College (Canterbury) Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 35.7 (B-) | 24.4 Lower 50% | 38.1 Attainment 8 | 507 |
| 7 | The Worthgate School Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 13–22 | Independent | 34.5 (C+) | 11.4 Lower 50% | 1.9 Attainment 8 | 270 |
| 8 | St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.9 (C) | 32.2 Lower 50% | 39.4 Attainment 8 | 1,116 |
| 9 | The Canterbury Academy Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 26.6 (C-) | 26.8 Lower 50% | 39.0 Attainment 8 | 1,984 |
| 10 | The Archbishop's School Canterbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 22.4 (D+) | 11.6 Lower 50% | 35.2 Attainment 8 | 770 |
The King's School Canterbury in Canterbury leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Canterbury with A level APS 45.0 (B+). Of the 10 schools shown, 4 are independent, 3 are local authority, 3 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Canterbury page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in Canterbury?
The King's School Canterbury in Canterbury, South East ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Canterbury with A level APS 45.0 (B+) (Pupils on roll: 985).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Canterbury ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.