The Archbishop's School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 35.2 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 35.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 40%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.79
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.09, -0.48]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 126 | 35.2 | — | 39.7% | 13.5% | 2.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 110 | 36.6 | -0.79 | 42.7% | 6.4% | 3.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 116 | 37.8 | -0.43 | 42.0% | 16.0% | 3.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 115 | 37.8 | -0.72 | 43.0% | 12.0% | 3.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 118898 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher David Elliott |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | CT2 7AP |
| Latest pupils | 126 |
| FSM eligible | 53.6% |
Contact and identifiers
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP
http://www.archbishops-school.co.uk/View local authority page1227765805| DfE number | 5426 |
| UKPRN | 10006581 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Jan 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |