Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School vs Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 929 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,258 students
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,226 students
| Measure | Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Canterbury, South East | Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #50 of 679 | #52 of 679 |
| National rank | #167 of 4,090 | #179 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,258 | 1,226 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,258 | 1,226 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 116.3% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 67.7 | 66.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 89.8% | 88.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.7% | 96.9% |
| EBacc average points | 6.17 | 5.92 |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.langton.kent.sch.uk/ | www.thelangton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (93.5 vs 93.2).
- •Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 1,226.
- •Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is girls and Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School better than Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School and Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School: 1,258. Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: 1,226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School and Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys rank in South East?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is 50th of 679 and Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is 52nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).