The Canterbury Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Knight Avenue, CT2 8QA |
| School Website | www.canterbury.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1227463971 |
| URN | 136302 |
School Census
| Total | 1844 |
| Girls/Boys | 895/949 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.5%/51.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 419 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/02/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 11/10/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 February 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 11 October 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 17 May 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 October 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 25 April 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 11.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.67 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | 10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.04 |
| Progress 8 | -0.61 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.2 |
| Progress 8 | -0.57 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 870 |
| As first preference | 272 |
| As second preference | 241 |
| As third preference | 206 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.58% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 824 |
| As first preference | 294 |
| As second preference | 213 |
| As third preference | 202 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.63% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 714 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.58% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 909 |
| As first preference | 236 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 207 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 27 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 622 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 643 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 139 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 633 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 607 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 872 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 252 |
| As third preference | 210 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 729 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 200 |
| As third preference | 204 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 688 |
| As first preference | 253 |
| As second preference | 188 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The Canterbury Primary School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: City View, , CT2 8PT
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Peter's Grove, , CT1 2DH