The Canterbury Academy Catchment Area
The Canterbury Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Canterbury, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1984 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,984
Pupils
1,300
Capacity
153%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Canterbury Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Canterbury Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 Canterbury Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136302
Other Secondary Schools in Canterbury
If The Canterbury Academy 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
The Archbishop's School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CT2 7AP
Orion Spires Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CT2 0HD
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 Canterbury Academy
Is The Canterbury Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Canterbury Academy currently has 1984 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Canterbury Academy? ▾
Admission to The Canterbury Academy is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Canterbury Academy cover? ▾
The Canterbury Academy is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Canterbury Academy? ▾
The Canterbury Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.