What did Ofsted judge The Archbishop's School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Archbishop's School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Archbishop's School?

The Archbishop's School has 770 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Archbishop's School take?

The Archbishop's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Archbishop's School located?

The Archbishop's School is located in Canterbury, CT2 7AP, Kent.

How do I apply to The Archbishop's School?

The Archbishop's School 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 The Archbishop's School have a religious character?

Yes — The Archbishop's School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at The Archbishop's School?

When The Archbishop's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Current Family Association (siblings) — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former students of the school; 3. Children from Anglican families or churches belonging to Churches Together in England — At the heart of the Church (worship at least 3 times/month for 2 years); Attached to the Church (at least once/month for 2 years); Known to the Church (occasional, at least 3 times/year for 2 years), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of two or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker, with priority to those living closest. Where distances are equal, random allocation will be used, independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Archbishop's School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 53.6% of pupils at The Archbishop's School 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 The Archbishop's School

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 and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.
2Current Family Association (siblings) — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former students of the school.
3Children from Anglican families or churches belonging to Churches Together in England — At the heart of the Church (worship at least 3 times/month for 2 years); Attached to the Church (at least once/month for 2 years); Known to the Church (occasional, at least 3 times/year for 2 years).
4Health and Special Access Reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school, or whose parents'/carers' physical or mental health or social needs mean they have a demonstrable and significant need, supported by written evidence.
5Children of Staff — Priority will next be given to children of a permanent member of staff, providing the child lives in the same property as the staff member. Staff must have been employed by The Archbishop's School for two years or more at the time of application; excludes contract or temporary staff.
6Nearness of children's homes to school — Distance between the child's permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line using NLPG address point data. If applications meeting these criteria exceed places, applicants with a sibling at the school are ranked above those without, then within each group by distance.

If two applications tie: In the case of two or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker, with priority to those living closest. Where distances are equal, random allocation will be used, independently verified.

EHCP children admitted before other places are allocated, per law, as stated in the document (not numbered as a criterion). Multiple birth siblings exceeding PAN will all be offered places.

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.

The Archbishop's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Archbishop's School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Archbishop's School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Archbishop's School?: The Archbishop's School has 770 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Archbishop's School take?: The Archbishop's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Archbishop's School located?: The Archbishop's School is located in Canterbury, CT2 7AP, Kent.
How do I apply to The Archbishop's School?: The Archbishop's School 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 The Archbishop's School have a religious character?: Yes — The Archbishop's School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Archbishop's School?: When The Archbishop's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Current Family Association (siblings) — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former students of the school; 3. Children from Anglican families or churches belonging to Churches Together in England — At the heart of the Church (worship at least 3 times/month for 2 years); Attached to the Church (at least once/month for 2 years); Known to the Church (occasional, at least 3 times/year for 2 years), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of two or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker, with priority to those living closest. Where distances are equal, random allocation will be used, independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Archbishop's School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 53.6% of pupils at The Archbishop's School 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 The Archbishop's School

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 and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.
2Current Family Association (siblings) — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former students of the school.
3Children from Anglican families or churches belonging to Churches Together in England — At the heart of the Church (worship at least 3 times/month for 2 years); Attached to the Church (at least once/month for 2 years); Known to the Church (occasional, at least 3 times/year for 2 years).
4Health and Special Access Reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons will be applied in accordance with the school's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those children whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend a particular school, or whose parents'/carers' physical or mental health or social needs mean they have a demonstrable and significant need, supported by written evidence.
5Children of Staff — Priority will next be given to children of a permanent member of staff, providing the child lives in the same property as the staff member. Staff must have been employed by The Archbishop's School for two years or more at the time of application; excludes contract or temporary staff.
6Nearness of children's homes to school — Distance between the child's permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line using NLPG address point data. If applications meeting these criteria exceed places, applicants with a sibling at the school are ranked above those without, then within each group by distance.

EHCP children admitted before other places are allocated, per law, as stated in the document (not numbered as a criterion). Multiple birth siblings exceeding PAN will all be offered places.

The Archbishop's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Archbishop's School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Archbishop's School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Archbishop's School?: The Archbishop's School has 770 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Archbishop's School take?: The Archbishop's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Archbishop's School located?: The Archbishop's School is located in Canterbury, CT2 7AP, Kent.
How do I apply to The Archbishop's School?: The Archbishop's School 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 The Archbishop's School have a religious character?: Yes — The Archbishop's School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Archbishop's School?: When The Archbishop's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Current Family Association (siblings) — Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former students of the school; 3. Children from Anglican families or churches belonging to Churches Together in England — At the heart of the Church (worship at least 3 times/month for 2 years); Attached to the Church (at least once/month for 2 years); Known to the Church (occasional, at least 3 times/year for 2 years), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of two or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child's home as a tie breaker, with priority to those living closest. Where distances are equal, random allocation will be used, independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Archbishop's School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 53.6% of pupils at The Archbishop's School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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