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The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue, Canterbury CT2 8QA
The Canterbury Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,900 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Sixth form.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Hearing impairment
 Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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