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The Canterbury Academy
Canterbury·South East·Academy
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The Canterbury Academy is a secondary academy in Canterbury, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Canterbury Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.67 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.0, 53% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of D+.
The school has 1,984 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.9%, 22% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.1%.
After leaving The Canterbury Academy, student destinations include 31% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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The Canterbury Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.67, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
53% of students at The Canterbury Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Canterbury Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of D+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Canterbury Academy has an overall absence rate of 13.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Canterbury Academy is 11.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Canterbury Academy has 1,984 pupils on roll.
22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The Canterbury Academy, 31% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
The Canterbury Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Canterbury Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Canterbury Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
344/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
94/mo
27% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
9
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Canterbury East Rail Station
0.9km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Parent View
Would Recommend
100%
Child is Happy
77%
Child Feels Safe
73%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.