The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.4 vs national 43.8)
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.4
13.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
8%
33.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 722
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 48.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Manj Nijjer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Melbourne Avenue, Dover, CT16 2EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitfield Aspen School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Guston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
River Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.9km away
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Secondary · 2.0km away
The Sallygate School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dover Christ Church Academy?
Dover Christ Church Academy currently has 722 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dover Christ Church Academy take?
Dover Christ Church Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dover Christ Church Academy?
Dover Christ Church Academy is in Dover, CT16 2EG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dover Christ Church Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Dover Christ Church Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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