St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
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Attainment 8 of 39.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 44%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.02
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.24, 0.19]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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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 | 174 | 39.4 | — | 43.7% | 14.9% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 179 | 42.4 | -0.02 | 57.5% | 18.4% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 179 | 42.8 | -0.12 | 59.0% | 17.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 170 | 45.6 | -0.03 | 62.0% | 25.0% | 3.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
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School information
| URN | 140874 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher J Rowarth |
| Trust | KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CT1 3EN |
| Latest pupils | 174 |
| FSM eligible | 22.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EN
http://www.stanselmscanterbury.org.uk/View local authority page1227826200| DfE number | 5446 |
| UKPRN | 10045938 |
| Opened | 1 May 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 11 Oct 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |