How many pupils does The Archbishop's School have?

The Archbishop's School has 791 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Archbishop's School's Ofsted rating?

The Archbishop's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2023).

How does The Archbishop's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Archbishop's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.1 in 2025/26.

Where is The Archbishop's School?

The Archbishop's School is located at St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP.

The Archbishop's School

St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP

Good

Inspected 22 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

32.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

791

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About The Archbishop's School

The Archbishop's School is a foundation school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 791 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.1 (2025/26). 53.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 791 / 900 (88%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

53.2%

Free school meals

27.4%

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

14.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

32.1

Attainment 8

140 pupils

19.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

38.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

D-

A-level average grade

13 students

7.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

57%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

15.3%

Overall absence

44.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

54.02

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

16.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

10.16

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

£48,137

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,272 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,748

Spend per pupil

£8,740

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP
Phone: 01227765805
Headteacher: David Elliott
Website: http://www.archbishops-school.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Archbishop's School?: The Archbishop's School is a foundation school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Archbishop's School have?: The Archbishop's School has 791 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Archbishop's School's Ofsted rating?: The Archbishop's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2023).
How does The Archbishop's School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Archbishop's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.1 in 2025/26.
Where is The Archbishop's School?: The Archbishop's School is located at St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP.

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