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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Canterbury, United Kingdom
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Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews
Safety & Security 3.1
Teaching Quality 3.3
Communication 3.0
Student Wellbeing 3.1
Facilities 2.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 565 responses • 46.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.1% positive 2.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.8% positive 3.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

92.6% positive 5.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

93.8% positive 3.6% negative

My child does well at this school

93.9% positive 4.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 565 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
71.2
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

66.0
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.25
Progress 8
Above average
91.9%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
96.3%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

37.5% entered EBacc
35.0% achieved EBacc
160 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 9

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Anonymous
Parent Sep 16, 2023
1.0

"Exhausting damaging school ethos."

They bullied my son for being different for not fitting in the teachers did nothing except a genetic assembly on bullying. The boys are brutal -years 7-10 are the worst years 8 snd 9 are insufferable. Strange ethos that school. They mess with your brain and you learn to enjoy the bullying and normalise it so he didn’t want to leave as this would appear weak. We re in therapy for 2 years now. It’s a toxic place. Moffat is a middle class middle age white man who thinks the sun revolves around him. This attitude of superiority feeds everyone. Women teachers seem suppressed. Male ego at its best. If you’re not too dog at sports you’re weak.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Sep 15, 2023
1.0

"Toxic masculinity - Andrew tate/ right wing"

Not known for compassion inclusivity, Broad kindness, empathy or kindness. Staff can be good but the toxic masculinity runs from the top. Lots of micro aggression and subtle banter bullying that mentally affects the boys. The school pushes terribly. If you’re not a jock or a nerd or a Chopin you will struggle. School is stuck in the past snd it produces sadly a majority of emotionally constipated snd socially awkward terms. Women are either feared or ridiculed. The nacho culture exhausting for many.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Jun 20, 2023
1.0

"Kinda sad tbh but true"

Bad school.with rude children and no manners they don’t care at all and the teachers act like it’s no big deal it’s not ok
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 3/5
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Anonymous
Parent Apr 19, 2023
1.0

"Improvements are needed"

Really poor school and there is some really nasty teachers there aswell
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
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Anonymous
Parent Apr 19, 2023
1.0

"Bad school"

Should do a lot better, teachers are poor, toilets are bad, students are quite nice and are good friends but other then that, would not recommend at all
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 2/5
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Anonymous
Parent Sep 12, 2021
2.0

"Not bad but can do better "

Not going to lie it is a good school. But they favour smart intellectuals who h is fine because it is a very high standard school. But there are students who try very hard but they are forgotten and not supported.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Anonymous
Parent Apr 15, 2021
5.0

"Outstanding and unchallenged "

Unlike a lot of boys at the school I joined in year 9 having been to a different grammar school in Kent and so I have a much greater appreciation for the quality of education I receive here. Almost all of the staff are incredibly knowledgeable in their respective fields and free thinking and debate is highly encouraged. Throughout my time their I have felt less like I’m learning for an exam and more like I’m learning for the sake of becoming a better person .
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 3/5
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Anonymous
Parent Jan 19, 2021
5.0

"My thoughts on Simon Langton Boys School"

Very friendly and helpful staff, lessons are taught in a way that keeps you interested and eager to learn more. I am thoroughly enjoying my time here at The Langton and can't wait to get back after this lockdown.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Anonymous
Parent Sep 14, 2020
5.0

"Excellent school"

Excellent school. Caring for each individual child. All teachers and staff do their best for the children and have high expectations.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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