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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1256 pupils, and a capacity of 1082 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,256

Pupils

1,082

Capacity

116%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1082 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EW
Local authority
Kent
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
7.5% of pupils
DfE URN
118840

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If Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Is Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School oversubscribed?

Yes — Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School currently has 1256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1082 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School?

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School cover?

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School?

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.