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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area

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

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 — 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

Entry to Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 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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Frequently Asked Questions — Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

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.