Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Contact details for the school

School Name: Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Address: Langton Lane, Nackington Road
Town/City: Canterbury
County: Kent
Postcode: CT4 7AS
Telephone Number: 01227 463567
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr Ken Moffat
Capacity: 1280
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1226 (92% boys & 8% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.1%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 118884
DfE Number: 886/5412
UKPRN: 10005849
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Canterbury (E07000106)
Constituency: Canterbury (E14001151)
Electoral Ward: Wincheap (E05010411)

Easting & Northing: 615323E, 155825N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 15' 41.52" N 1° 5' 5.87" E
Plus Code: 9F33736M+JX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School (0.9km)
  2. St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury (1.1km)
  3. St Nicholas' School (1.1km)
  4. The Orchard School (1.1km)
  5. The Worthgate School (1.2km)
  6. Newingate School (1.3km)
  7. Hawthorn (1.3km)
  8. Wincheap Foundation Primary School (1.5km)
  9. Pilgrims' Way Primary School (1.5km)
  10. Barton Manor School (1.8km)
Governors

  • Mr Doug Agnew - Governor. Appointed on 28 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 October 2027.
  • Mr Doug Agnew - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Mr Guy Banyard - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 May 2029.
  • Mrs Joanna Bridgwater - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 January 2029.
  • Mr Andy Castle - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Reverend Barney De Berry - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Dodd - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mrs Bev Farrell - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Illsley - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mr Ed Ludlow - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mr Ken Moffat - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2030.
  • Mr Jago Pearson - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Swapnil Ranadive - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2028.
  • Mrs Bonnie Tillotson - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Mr Jon Watson - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2029.