The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.4
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,107
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr J Rowarth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anselm's Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 333m away
The Worthgate School
Independent · 906m away
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Pilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.1km away
Newingate School
Independent · 1.2km away
Barton Manor School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury a selective school?
No. St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury's Ofsted rating?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury currently has 1,107 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury take?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is in Canterbury, CT1 3EN, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury have a sixth form?
Yes, St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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