The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA
Age range
Ages 11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1984
Headteacher
Mr Jon Watson
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Requires Improvement
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Canterbury Academy
The Canterbury Academy is a secondary academy in Canterbury, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. 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, speech, language and communication and hearing impairment. 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 62; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
Autism; Speech, language and communication; Hearing impairment
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Canterbury Academy 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 Canterbury Academy
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Canterbury Academy?
The Canterbury Academy is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Canterbury Academy cover?
The Canterbury Academy serves pupils aged 11 to 19.
What SEND support does The Canterbury Academy offer?
The Canterbury Academy is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism, speech, language and communication and hearing impairment.
What is The Canterbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Canterbury Academy Requires Improvement after its inspection on 6 January 2026.
Where is The Canterbury Academy?
The Canterbury Academy is at Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QA.
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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