The Canterbury Academy vs The King's School Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Canterbury Academy
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,984 students
The King's School Canterbury
Canterbury · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
985 students
| Measure | The Canterbury Academy Canterbury, South East | The King's School Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #493 of 679 | #558 of 679 |
| National rank | #3114 of 4,090 | #3476 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 1,984 | 985 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,984 | 985 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 152.6% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | 17.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.7% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.27 | 1.16 |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | 45.0 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.canterbury.kent.sch.uk/ | www.kings-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Canterbury Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.8 vs 20.8).
- •The Canterbury Academy is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 985.
- •The Canterbury Academy is a academy school while The King's School Canterbury is a independent 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 The Canterbury Academy better than The King's School Canterbury?
On the Success Index (England), The Canterbury Academy ranks higher (26.8 vs 20.8 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 The Canterbury Academy and The King's School Canterbury?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Canterbury Academy: 1,984. The King's School Canterbury: 985. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Canterbury Academy and The King's School Canterbury rank in South East?
The Canterbury Academy is 493rd of 679 and The King's School Canterbury is 558th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).