Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Address: Old Dover Road
Town/City: Canterbury
County: Kent
Postcode: CT1 3EW
Telephone Number: 01227 463711
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mr Paul Pollard
Capacity: 1082
Gender: Girls

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1258 (5% boys & 95% girls)
Enrollment: 116% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.6%

Location and administration

URN: 118840
DfE Number: 886/4534
UKPRN: 10005848
UPRN: 200000682990
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Canterbury (E07000106)
Constituency: Canterbury (E14001151)
Electoral Ward: Barton (E05012990)

Easting & Northing: 616129E, 156292N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 15' 55.51" N 1° 5' 48.41" E
Plus Code: 9F33738W+5P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury (0.3km)
  2. The Worthgate School (0.6km)
  3. Pilgrims' Way Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Newingate School (0.9km)
  5. Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys (0.9km)
  6. Barton Manor School (1.0km)
  7. St Nicholas' School (1.3km)
  8. Barton Court Grammar School (1.4km)
  9. The Orchard School (1.4km)
  10. Canterbury Christ Church University (1.7km)
Governors

  • Mr Simon Cook - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mr Simon Cook - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Ms Alexandra Mary Cordell - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mrs Anne Mary Dekker - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Delaney-Pope - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 June 2030.
  • Mrs Georgina Glover - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Mrs Laetitia Gullett - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mr Ashley Austin Kimble - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Dr Gianluca Marcelli - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Mr Graham Harrison Noble - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
  • Mrs Shyla Partleton - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 June 2026.
  • Dr Sarah Ginetta Passfield - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
  • Mr Paul Pollard - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Asif Rafique - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 June 2030.
  • Mrs Sara Wade - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 June 2026.
  • Mr Barry Watts - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2030.