Kent College (Canterbury) vs The Archbishop's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
507 students
The Archbishop's School
Canterbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
770 students
| Measure | Kent College (Canterbury) Canterbury, South East | The Archbishop's School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #512 of 679 | #647 of 679 |
| National rank | #3216 of 4,090 | #3914 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 507 | 770 |
| Pupils on roll | 507 | 770 |
| Free school meals | – | 56.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 85.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | 35.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 21.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 44.4% |
| EBacc average points | 2.25 | 2.88 |
| A level points per entry | 35.7 | 22.4 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kentcollege.com | www.archbishops-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kent College (Canterbury) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.4 vs 11.6).
- •The Archbishop's School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 507.
- •Kent College (Canterbury) is a independent school while The Archbishop's School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kent College (Canterbury) better than The Archbishop's School?
On the Success Index (England), Kent College (Canterbury) ranks higher (24.4 vs 11.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kent College (Canterbury) and The Archbishop's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kent College (Canterbury): 507. The Archbishop's School: 770. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kent College (Canterbury) and The Archbishop's School rank in South East?
Kent College (Canterbury) is 512th of 679 and The Archbishop's School is 647th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).