The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 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
- 1,113
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- BARTON COURT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Warren Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDane Court Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
Dane Court Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
Upton Junior School
Primary · 468m away
Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs
Primary · 648m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs
Primary · 668m away
Wellesley Haddon Dene School
Independent · 708m away
St Nicholas Lodge (Broadstairs)
Independent · 763m away
St Mildred's Primary Infant School
Primary · 811m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Charles Dickens School a selective school?
No. The Charles Dickens School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Charles Dickens School's Ofsted rating?
The Charles Dickens School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Charles Dickens School?
The Charles Dickens School currently has 1,113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Charles Dickens School take?
The Charles Dickens School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Charles Dickens School?
The Charles Dickens School is in Broadstairs, CT10 2RL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Charles Dickens School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Charles Dickens School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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