The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (153% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
Band 4Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 186 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,984
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Watson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Canterbury High School
Secondary · Very close
The Canterbury Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Haven Nook
Independent · 1.0km away
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Orchard School
Special school · 1.4km away
St Johns Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Canterbury Academy a selective school?
No. The Canterbury Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Canterbury Academy?
The Canterbury Academy currently has 1,984 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Canterbury Academy take?
The Canterbury Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Canterbury Academy?
The Canterbury Academy is in Canterbury, CT2 8QA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Canterbury Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Canterbury Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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