Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is a foundation secondary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1211 pupils, and a capacity of 1280 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,211
Pupils
1,280
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys?
The catchment area for Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is selective, and 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.
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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.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: 1280 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys has a published admission number of 1280 places. 1211 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1280, Kent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Canterbury.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: School Information
- Full address
- Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AS
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 7.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118884
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
What is the catchment area for Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys? ▾
The catchment area for Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys oversubscribed? ▾
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is operating close to its capacity of 1280 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys? ▾
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys 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 Grammar School for Boys cover? ▾
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys 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.