St Edmund's Catholic School
Dover, CT16 2QB · Kent · secondary school
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64th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.7/10 against 474 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 18.1 · 2 | 30% | 0.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.15 · 38 | 25% | 0.96 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.7 · 4 | 10% | 0.04 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edmund's Catholic School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, Boys’ Club, or Girls’ Club, and take Music Lessons. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 644 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who are making less progress than expected?
What Ofsted said about St Edmund's Catholic School
Overview
St Edmund’s Catholic School is described as an inclusive institution where leaders hold high aspirations for all pupils. The report highlights a positive community spirit, with pupils showing mutual respect and enjoying school life, supported by staff who are committed to mental health and well-being.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a "broad and balanced curriculum that is well sequenced," allowing pupils to build knowledge over time.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and effectively adapt the curriculum to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The personal development programme is "well sequenced," covering age-appropriate topics such as drugs, consent, and online safety.
- Staff are described as a "united team" who are proud to work at the school, with leaders investing in their professional development and well-being.
- Parents are "very positive about the school," noting that staff are "extremely supportive" of pupils’ mental health.
Areas to improve
- Learning activities do not always provide sufficient challenge, meaning some pupils are not as engaged as they should be; leaders must ensure staff access subject-specific training.
- Behaviour management records are not well kept, preventing leaders from verifying that sanctions are applied consistently and fairly; records must clearly show chronological events and interventions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders acting quickly to work with outside agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.1 |
| 2024/25 | 39.0 |
| 2025/26 | 33.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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