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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys catchment area
Canterbury · boys grammar school · ages 11 to 18
Admissions
Catchment or
distance priority
distance priority
Intake
Boys · ages 11 to 18
11+ test
Kent Test
Year 7 places
150
Location
Canterbury, Kent
Catchment, explained
How catchment works at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
150 places: high-scorers (20+ above pass) prioritised, then boys in a 9-mile radius scoring 20+ above pass, ranked by distance.
Check whether the school uses a named priority area, home-to-school distance, or other priority groups. The map is a starting point, not an admissions decision.
Grammar schools near Canterbury
Kent
Nearby options
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Highworth Grammar School
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Norton Knatchbull School
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Sir Roger Manwood's School
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Applying
Sitting the 11+ for Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
1
Read the rules
Check Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys's admissions information for the current priority categories, address rules and entry year.
2
Register for the test
Find the current Kent Test instructions and deadline from the school, consortium or local authority. Registration routes can differ.
3
Apply for a place
Submit your secondary school preferences by your local authority's deadline. A qualifying test result makes your child eligible; it is not an offer.
FAQs
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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys catchment, your questions answered
Does Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys have a catchment area?+
Yes - a nine-mile radius is prioritised, but only boys scoring 20+ marks above the pass mark qualify, then distance decides.
How are places allocated at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys?+
150 places: high-scorers (20+ above pass) prioritised, then boys in a 9-mile radius scoring 20+ above pass, ranked by distance. Check the school's current admissions information before applying.
What test does my child need to take?+
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys lists Kent Test as its entrance test. Check its current registration instructions and dates before making plans.
How many Year 7 places does Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys offer?+
The published admission number in our source data is 150. Confirm the number for your child's entry year in the school's current policy.
Does passing the entrance test guarantee a place?+
No. Meeting the qualifying standard makes a child eligible for consideration. Offers then follow the school's published priority and oversubscription rules.
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Pip offers short maths, English and reasoning practice. Check Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys's current test subjects before choosing what to work on.
Admissions details can change each year. Check Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys's published information and your local authority's current arrangements before applying. The map shows nearby schools; it does not predict an offer.