The Archbishop's School
St Stephen's Hill, Canterbury, CT2 7AP
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
791
Headteacher
Mr David Elliott
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
Sixth form
Yes
About The Archbishop's School
The Archbishop's School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. It is a Church of England 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 specific learning difficulties. 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 10; SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Specialisms
Specific learning difficulties
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Archbishop's 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
Contact The Archbishop's School
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Coming soonParent services
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Archbishop's School?
The Archbishop's School is a maintained secondary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Archbishop's School cover?
The Archbishop's School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does The Archbishop's School offer?
The Archbishop's School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include specific learning difficulties.
What is The Archbishop's School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Archbishop's School Good after its inspection on 22 November 2023.
Where is The Archbishop's School?
The Archbishop's School is at St Stephen's Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP.
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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