The Archbishop's School Catchment Area
The Archbishop's School is a foundation secondary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 791 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
791
Pupils
900
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Archbishop's School Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Archbishop's School is managed by Kent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →The Archbishop's School — School Information
- Full address
- St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, CT2 7AP
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 53.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118898
Other Secondary Schools in Canterbury
If The Archbishop's School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Canterbury are the next closest alternatives.
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CT1 3EW
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT4 7AS
Orion Spires Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CT2 0HD
The Canterbury Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · CT2 8QA
Barton Court Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CT1 1PH
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Catchment Area
Academy converter · CT1 3EN
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Archbishop's School
Is The Archbishop's School oversubscribed? ▾
The Archbishop's School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 791 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for The Archbishop's School? ▾
The Archbishop's School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kent before each admissions cycle.
What age range does The Archbishop's School cover? ▾
The Archbishop's 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 The Archbishop's School? ▾
The Archbishop's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.