Best 3 Secondary schools in Broadstairs – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Charles Dickens School (Secondary) in Broadstairs; Dane Court Grammar School (Secondary) in Broadstairs — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Charles Dickens School and Dane Court Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Broadstairs, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Charles Dickens School), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Charles Dickens School (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 2,350, typical FSM 30–35%, range 20–25%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Barton Court Academy Trust and Coastal Academies Trust.

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Attribute	The Charles Dickens School CT10 2RL	Dane Court Grammar School CT10 2RT
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Broadstairs Kent CT10 2RL	Broadstairs Kent CT10 2RT
Latest Ofsted	2 24 May 2023	2 6 Jul 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1104	1154
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Barton Court Academy Trust	Coastal Academies Trust
Website	www.cds.kent.sch.uk	danecourt.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01843862988	01843864941
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

The Charles Dickens School

CT10 2RL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2RL
Ofsted: 2 24 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Barton Court Academy Trust
Website: www.cds.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01843862988

Dane Court Grammar School

CT10 2RT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2RT
Ofsted: 2 6 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Coastal Academies Trust
Website: danecourt.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01843864941

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.