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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Langton Lane, Canterbury, CT4 7AS
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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury, CT4 7AS
1,211 Pupils
1,280 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
7.10% FSM %
1,124 Boys
87 Girls
About Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Kent, South East. The school is boys-only and Open.

It has 1,211 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,280. Current headteacher: Ken Moffat.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Canterbury
Parliamentary Constituency Canterbury
Ward Wincheap
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10005849
URN 118884
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Doug Agnew Chair of Governors 28/11/2025 27/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Guy Banyard Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Joanna Bridgwater Governor 08/01/2025 07/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Andy Castle Governor 13/03/2025 12/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Barney De Berry Governor 10/02/2026 09/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Dodd Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Bev Farrell Governor 28/11/2025 27/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Illsley Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ed Ludlow Governor 28/11/2025 27/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ken Moffat Governor 01/01/2020 31/12/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Swapnil Ranadive Governor 24/11/2024 23/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Frances Rehal Governor 25/03/2021 24/03/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
0.93 km • Canterbury
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1.08 km • Canterbury
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St Nicholas' School
1.09 km • Canterbury
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The Orchard School
1.11 km • Canterbury
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The Worthgate School
1.15 km • Canterbury
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Newingate School
1.3 km • Canterbury
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Frequently Asked Questions
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Canterbury, Kent.
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys has 1,211 pupils, with a capacity of 1,280.
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is: Selective.
The Headteacher at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is Dr Ken Moffat.
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is at Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AS, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: Has a sixth form.
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Ken Moffat
Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AS
01227463567
www.thelangton.org.uk/
Location
CT4 7AS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118884
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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