Dane Court Grammar School
Broadstairs, CT10 2RT · Kent · Grammar school
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20th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 879 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 89.4 · 96 | 30% | 2.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.69 · 90 | 25% | 2.29 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 67.2 · 96 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dane Court Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022. In 2024/25, 92.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 65.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.69 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join debating, Model UN, ukulele, Ikebana, and Margate Arts clubs, or attend The Zone Youth Club in Broadstairs. Sports include netball, football, badminton, trampolining, American football, rounders, basketball, and cricket. Arts and music provision features a senior choir, jazz band, and orchestra. Trips have included Le Château de Warsy, Tokyo, Stratford, Juniper Hall, and West End musicals.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,152 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,154. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Dane Court Grammar School
Overview
Leaders prioritise a "broad and ambitious curriculum" for all pupils, fostering a community described as "open and inclusive." Pupils respond positively to high expectations, with most feeling safe and proud, though a small number lack confidence in how bullying is handled. The sixth form is particularly strong, with students being "highly ambitious" and well supported to achieve positive outcomes.
Strengths
- Teachers possess "excellent subject knowledge" and recent training has improved the consistency of teaching across the school.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils receive targeted support to "achieve well" and access high-quality education.
- The sixth form provision is outstanding, featuring a "strong academic focus" and the International Baccalaureate programme, leading to high proportions of students progressing to higher education.
- Personal, social and health education (PSHE) plans are detailed and carefully woven with school values, ensuring pupils feel "well informed about careers and their next steps."
- Staff feel that leaders consider their workload and well-being, creating positive relationships where leaders "listen to any concerns."
Areas to improve
- Curriculum documentation in some subjects lacks clarity on key knowledge, meaning "some pupils are not achieving as well as they could."
- Leaders must evaluate approaches to communicating with pupils to ensure all feel confident that bullying concerns are "handled appropriately."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff kept up to date through regular training and leaders following up on reported concerns "swiftly and effectively."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 68.6 |
| 2024/25 | 65.3 |
| 2025/26 | 67.2 |
| 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
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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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