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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Canterbury, CT4 7AS

Boys

Ofsted: Good

One of the oldest grammar schools in England, founded in 1574, with excellent academic results and strong computing provision.

Key Information

School Type

Boys

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~155

Founded

1574

DfE Number

886/5418

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspected: 2023

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

11+ Admissions

Exam Board: GL Assessment

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English

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Key Dates for Kent

Registration Opens
Early June (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Early July (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Exact dates typically released in Spring. Check kent.gov.uk for updates.

School Website

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Location

Canterbury

CT4 7AS

Kent

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Local Authority

Kent County Council

Admissions Info

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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