St Anselm's Catholic School
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EN
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1107
Headteacher
Mr J Rowarth
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Roman Catholic
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About St Anselm's Catholic School
St Anselm's Catholic School is a secondary academy in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. It is a Roman Catholic school. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism and physical disability. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 27; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability
Specialisms
Autism; Physical disability
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
St Anselm's Catholic School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is St Anselm's Catholic School?
St Anselm's Catholic School is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does St Anselm's Catholic School cover?
St Anselm's Catholic School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does St Anselm's Catholic School offer?
St Anselm's Catholic School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism and physical disability.
What is St Anselm's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated St Anselm's Catholic School Good after its inspection on 12 September 2023.
Where is St Anselm's Catholic School?
St Anselm's Catholic School is at Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EN.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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