Dane Court Grammar School

A good academy converter school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dane Court Grammar School.

Broadstairs, CT102RT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
69.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.69
English & Maths grade 4+ %
73.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 95.9%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 May 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Broadstairs Road
Broadstairs, CT102RT
Phone
1843864941
Website
danecourt.kent.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136585
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2RT
Website
http://danecourt.kent.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,154 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,254
Free School Meals
19.4% (243 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
56%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
216 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
72.7 (+53.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
95.9 (+43.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
68.6 (+29.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.69 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
157
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,254 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (IBO Standard level component)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
Geography (IBO Higher level component)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Computing and IT Advanced Technician (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Psychology (IBO Higher level component)
★★★ ★★
(31 students)
Untranslated Literature (IBO Standard level component)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Caring Open-minded Principled

Head Teacher's Message

A warm, welcoming message from Headteacher Martin Jones highlighting Dane Court as a happy, inclusive community with a caring, open-minded, and principled ethos; emphasis on a broad, challenging curriculum including the IB programmes and strong pastoral care.

Facilities

classrooms labs studios workshops sports fields

Curriculum Highlights

IBDP IBCP

Admissions Criteria

Dane Court is a selective grammar school that requires applicants to pass the Kent Test or the school’s own selection test. It is typically oversubscribed with a waiting list; offers are made via Kent County Council. Priority on oversubscription is given to looked-after children, then to students with a disability for whom Dane Court is the most appropriate school, then to siblings, and finally to students nearest to the school. For Year 7 entry, applicants should apply through the Secondary Common Application Form by 31 October; eligibility for Free School Meals in the last 6 years requires a supplementary information form. Information on waiting lists and appeals is published by Kent County Council; in-year admissions are handled via the In-Year Admissions process.

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