Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury, Kent, South East · CT1 3EW
A selective girls' grammar in Canterbury, Simon Langton Girls' draws its intake through the Kent Test, with entry at 11 assessed in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning via GL Assessment. With around 1,256 pupils against a capacity of 1,082, the school is running comfortably over its notional limit, a sign of sustained demand. There are 180 places each year, and competition for them is keen. The community is broadly mixed, with roughly one in seven pupils speaking English as an additional language and a modest proportion eligible for free school meals.
1,256
Pupils
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,256
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.5
- Location
- Canterbury, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.langton.kent.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
67.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
90%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 67.7 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 90% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17.5 is fairly typical for a large school of this kind. The school also supports just over 9% of pupils through SEN provision, indicating that high attainment is delivered alongside a range of learning needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 9.24%
- EHC plans
- 0.72%
- English as additional language
- 14.3%
- Free school meals
- 7.5%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A high-performing Canterbury grammar where strong, consistent GCSE outcomes meet evident demand for places. Families considering it should prepare seriously for the Kent Test.
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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School located?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is located at Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EW.
What type of school is Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School test in the 11+?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School use for the 11+?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School belong to?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School offer?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School?
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School has approximately 1,256 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.