What did Ofsted judge St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?

St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has 1,116 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury take?

St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury located?

St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is located in Canterbury, CT1 3EN, Kent.

How do I apply to St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?

St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury have a religious character?

Yes — St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?

When St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within categories: 1) sibling in school at time of admission; 2) distance (straight line, NLPG address point); random selection by sealed envelope for equal eligibility for the last place, independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.7% of pupils at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury: Ofsted & Catchment

How places are decided at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Feeder primary schools — Children currently in the listed Catholic feeder primary schools at the time of application.
6Children of staff — Children of staff.
7Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
8Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of baptism/evidence of membership required.
9Other faiths — Children of other faiths. Evidence of baptism/evidence of membership required.
10Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: Within categories: 1) sibling in school at time of admission; 2) distance (straight line, NLPG address point); random selection by sealed envelope for equal eligibility for the last place, independently verified.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?: St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has 1,116 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury take?: St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury located?: St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is located in Canterbury, CT1 3EN, Kent.
How do I apply to St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?: St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury have a religious character?: Yes — St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?: When St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within categories: 1) sibling in school at time of admission; 2) distance (straight line, NLPG address point); random selection by sealed envelope for equal eligibility for the last place, independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.7% of pupils at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Feeder primary schools — Children currently in the listed Catholic feeder primary schools at the time of application.
6Children of staff — Children of staff.
7Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
8Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of baptism/evidence of membership required.
9Other faiths — Children of other faiths. Evidence of baptism/evidence of membership required.
10Other children — Other children.

St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?: St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has 1,116 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury take?: St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury located?: St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is located in Canterbury, CT1 3EN, Kent.
How do I apply to St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?: St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury have a religious character?: Yes — St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?: When St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within categories: 1) sibling in school at time of admission; 2) distance (straight line, NLPG address point); random selection by sealed envelope for equal eligibility for the last place, independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.7% of pupils at St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

Primary

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham

Primary

Expected standard

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Primary

Good

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