Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School vs St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 333 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
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students
| Measure | Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Canterbury, South East | St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 679 | #455 of 679 |
| National rank | #167 of 4,090 | #2847 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,258 | 1,116 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,258 | 1,116 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.3% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 67.7 | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 89.8% | 21.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.7% | 46% |
| EBacc average points | 6.17 | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | 29.9 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.langton.kent.sch.uk/ | www.stanselmscanterbury.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 32.2).
- •Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 1,116.
- •Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a local authority school while St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is girls and St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is co-educational.
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 St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?
On the Success Index (England), Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (93.5 vs 32.2 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 Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School and St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?
About 333 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. St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury: 1,116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School and St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury rank in South East?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is 50th of 679 and St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is 455th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).